This is a backport PR for branch 43-x-y
#53288: fix: dangling WebContents/NativeWindow pointers in debugger, devtools, login, modal and process-reuse paths
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Created: Aug 28, 2026, 5:31:34 PM
Merged: Aug 28, 2026, 6:46:47 PM
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Target: 43-x-y
Backport of #53257
See that PR for details.
Notes: Fixed crashes when a webContents or parent window is destroyed while other APIs still reference it.
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MarshallOfSoundOriginal PR Status
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Aug 28, 2026, 12:51:32 PM
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