CVE-2026-10995: Heap buffer overflow in Google Chrome
A heap buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the TabStrip component of Google Chrome versions prior to 149. 0. 7827. 53. This flaw could be triggered by a remote attacker who convinces a user to perform specific UI gestures on a crafted HTML page, potentially leading to heap corruption. The vulnerability is classified with medium severity by Chromium security. There is no CVSS score available, and no explicit patch or remediation level is stated in the provided data. The vendor advisory link points to a Chrome stable channel update announcement but does not explicitly confirm patch status for this issue.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-10995 describes a heap buffer overflow in the TabStrip feature of Google Chrome before version 149.0.7827.53. Exploitation requires user interaction involving specific UI gestures on a maliciously crafted HTML page, which may cause heap corruption. The vulnerability is recognized by Chromium security as medium severity. No CVSS score or detailed remediation information is provided in the input data. The vendor advisory URL references a stable channel update but does not explicitly confirm a fix for this vulnerability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could result in heap corruption, which may lead to application instability or potentially enable further exploitation depending on the attacker's goals. However, exploitation requires user interaction with specific UI gestures, limiting the attack vector. There are no known exploits in the wild 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. Until a confirmed patch is available, users should exercise caution when interacting with untrusted web content, especially involving unusual UI gestures. No official fix or temporary workaround is explicitly stated in the provided data.
CVE-2026-10995: Heap buffer overflow in Google Chrome
Description
A heap buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the TabStrip component of Google Chrome versions prior to 149. 0. 7827. 53. This flaw could be triggered by a remote attacker who convinces a user to perform specific UI gestures on a crafted HTML page, potentially leading to heap corruption. The vulnerability is classified with medium severity by Chromium security. There is no CVSS score available, and no explicit patch or remediation level is stated in the provided data. The vendor advisory link points to a Chrome stable channel update announcement but does not explicitly confirm patch status for this issue.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-10995 describes a heap buffer overflow in the TabStrip feature of Google Chrome before version 149.0.7827.53. Exploitation requires user interaction involving specific UI gestures on a maliciously crafted HTML page, which may cause heap corruption. The vulnerability is recognized by Chromium security as medium severity. No CVSS score or detailed remediation information is provided in the input data. The vendor advisory URL references a stable channel update but does not explicitly confirm a fix for this vulnerability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could result in heap corruption, which may lead to application instability or potentially enable further exploitation depending on the attacker's goals. However, exploitation requires user interaction with specific UI gestures, limiting the attack vector. There are no known exploits in the wild 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. Until a confirmed patch is available, users should exercise caution when interacting with untrusted web content, especially involving unusual UI gestures. No official fix or temporary workaround is explicitly stated in the provided data.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-06-04T17:06:24.820Z
- 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: 6a220810e29bf47b50dbaf7a
Added to database: 6/4/2026, 11:19:44 PM
Last enriched: 6/5/2026, 2:50:11 AM
Last updated: 6/5/2026, 4:36:16 AM
Views: 2
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