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9.6
Debian Linux: Unpatched System Updates Leave Systems Open to Attack
DEBIAN-CVE-2026-8511
Summary
Debian Linux users are at risk if they haven't applied recent system updates. This means that attackers can exploit known security weaknesses. To stay secure, ensure that all system updates have been installed, especially for the affected packages.
What to do
No fix is available yet. Check with your software vendor for updates.
Affected software
| Ecosystem | Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian:11 | debian | chromium | All versions |
| Debian:12 | debian | chromium | All versions |
| Debian:13 | debian | chromium | All versions |
| Debian:14 | debian | chromium | All versions |
Original title
Use after free in UI in Google Chrome prior to 148.0.7778.168 allowed a remote attacker to potentially perform a sandbox escape via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Critical)
Original description
Use after free in UI in Google Chrome prior to 148.0.7778.168 allowed a remote attacker to potentially perform a sandbox escape via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Critical)
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2026-8511 Vendor Advisory
Published: 14 May 2026 · Updated: 15 May 2026 · First seen: 14 May 2026