CVE-2026-10986: Integer overflow in Google Chrome
An integer overflow vulnerability exists in the Media component of Google Chrome prior to version 149.0.7827.53. This flaw allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code within the sandbox by leveraging a specially crafted malicious file. The vulnerability has been assigned a high severity rating with a CVSS score of 8.8. No known exploits are reported in the wild at this time. The vendor has published an advisory but has not explicitly stated the remediation status in the provided data.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-10986 is an integer overflow vulnerability affecting the Media component in Google Chrome versions before 149.0.7827.53. Exploitation of this vulnerability could enable remote attackers to execute arbitrary code inside the sandbox environment by using a maliciously crafted file. The vulnerability is rated high severity with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, indicating significant confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts. The vendor advisory URL is available but does not explicitly confirm patch availability or remediation level in the provided data.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could lead to remote code execution within the sandboxed environment of Google Chrome, potentially compromising the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. The high CVSS score reflects the critical nature of this impact. However, there are no known exploits in the wild currently.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory at https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/06/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.html for current remediation guidance. Until confirmation of a patch or update, users should exercise caution when handling untrusted media files and consider updating to the latest Chrome version once available.
CVE-2026-10986: Integer overflow in Google Chrome
Description
An integer overflow vulnerability exists in the Media component of Google Chrome prior to version 149.0.7827.53. This flaw allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code within the sandbox by leveraging a specially crafted malicious file. The vulnerability has been assigned a high severity rating with a CVSS score of 8.8. No known exploits are reported in the wild at this time. The vendor has published an advisory but has not explicitly stated the remediation status in the provided data.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.8high
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-10986 is an integer overflow vulnerability affecting the Media component in Google Chrome versions before 149.0.7827.53. Exploitation of this vulnerability could enable remote attackers to execute arbitrary code inside the sandbox environment by using a maliciously crafted file. The vulnerability is rated high severity with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, indicating significant confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts. The vendor advisory URL is available but does not explicitly confirm patch availability or remediation level in the provided data.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could lead to remote code execution within the sandboxed environment of Google Chrome, potentially compromising the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. The high CVSS score reflects the critical nature of this impact. However, there are no known exploits in the wild currently.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory at https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/06/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.html for current remediation guidance. Until confirmation of a patch or update, users should exercise caution when handling untrusted media files and consider updating to the latest Chrome version once available.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-06-04T17:06:22.607Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/06/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.html","vendor":"Google"}]
Threat ID: 6a22080ce29bf47b50dbaf0c
Added to database: 06/04/2026, 23:19:40 UTC
Last enriched: 06/12/2026, 10:10:11 UTC
Last updated: 07/31/2026, 19:22:57 UTC
Views: 100
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