CVE-2026-10993: Heap buffer overflow in Google Chrome
A heap buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the Skia component of Google Chrome versions prior to 149. 0. 7827. 53. This flaw allows a remote attacker to potentially access sensitive information from process memory by delivering a specially crafted HTML page. The vulnerability is classified with medium severity by Chromium security. There is no explicit CVSS score or detailed vendor remediation status provided in the available data. The vendor advisory linked references a stable channel update but does not explicitly confirm patch availability or remediation details for this specific issue.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-10993 is a heap buffer overflow vulnerability in the Skia graphics library used by Google Chrome before version 149.0.7827.53. Exploitation involves a remote attacker crafting an HTML page that triggers the overflow, potentially leaking sensitive information from Chrome's process memory. The vulnerability is recognized by Chromium security with a medium severity rating. No CVSS score or explicit patch status is provided in the current data, though a vendor advisory link to a Chrome stable channel update is available without specific mention of this vulnerability's fix.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow a remote attacker to obtain potentially sensitive information from the memory of the Chrome process. There is no indication of code execution or broader system compromise in the provided data. No known exploits in the wild have been reported at this time.
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. Users should update to Chrome version 149.0.7827.53 or later once confirmed. Until then, no specific mitigation steps are detailed by the vendor.
CVE-2026-10993: Heap buffer overflow in Google Chrome
Description
A heap buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the Skia component of Google Chrome versions prior to 149. 0. 7827. 53. This flaw allows a remote attacker to potentially access sensitive information from process memory by delivering a specially crafted HTML page. The vulnerability is classified with medium severity by Chromium security. There is no explicit CVSS score or detailed vendor remediation status provided in the available data. The vendor advisory linked references a stable channel update but does not explicitly confirm patch availability or remediation details for this specific issue.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-10993 is a heap buffer overflow vulnerability in the Skia graphics library used by Google Chrome before version 149.0.7827.53. Exploitation involves a remote attacker crafting an HTML page that triggers the overflow, potentially leaking sensitive information from Chrome's process memory. The vulnerability is recognized by Chromium security with a medium severity rating. No CVSS score or explicit patch status is provided in the current data, though a vendor advisory link to a Chrome stable channel update is available without specific mention of this vulnerability's fix.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow a remote attacker to obtain potentially sensitive information from the memory of the Chrome process. There is no indication of code execution or broader system compromise in the provided data. No known exploits in the wild have been reported at this time.
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. Users should update to Chrome version 149.0.7827.53 or later once confirmed. Until then, no specific mitigation steps are detailed by the vendor.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-06-04T17:06:24.366Z
- 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: 6a220810e29bf47b50dbaf72
Added to database: 6/4/2026, 11:19:44 PM
Last enriched: 6/5/2026, 2:50:22 AM
Last updated: 6/5/2026, 4:40:48 AM
Views: 2
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