Use after free in Proxy in Google Chrome prior to 152.0.7977.75 allowed a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox via crafted network traffic. (Chromium security severity: High)

A use-after-free vulnerability exists in the Proxy component of Google Chrome prior to version 152.0.7977.75. The flaw allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code outside the browser sandbox by sending crafted network traffic. This vulnerability has been rated High severity by the Chromium security team. Successful exploitation could lead to full system compromise beyond the browser sandbox boundary. The issue has been addressed in Chrome stable channel update 152.0.7977.75. Users are advised to update their Chrome installations immediately to mitigate risk.