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Installing malicious Google Chrome extensions can crash the browser
CVE-2026-3919
Summary
Malicious extensions can cause Google Chrome to crash or become unstable if installed. This issue affects users who install extensions from untrusted sources. To stay safe, only install extensions from the official Chrome Web Store.
What to do
No fix is available yet. Check with your software vendor for updates.
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fix available |
|---|---|---|---|
| chrome | <= 146.0.7680.71 | – |
Original title
Use after free in Extensions in Google Chrome prior to 146.0.7680.71 allowed an attacker who convinced a user to install a malicious extension to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted H...
Original description
Use after free in Extensions in Google Chrome prior to 146.0.7680.71 allowed an attacker who convinced a user to install a malicious extension to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)
Vulnerability type
CWE-416
Use After Free
Published: 11 Mar 2026 · Updated: 14 Mar 2026 · First seen: 11 Mar 2026