CVE-2026-10998: Out of bounds read in Google Chrome
An out of bounds read vulnerability exists in the Media component of Google Chrome versions prior to 149.0.7827.53. This flaw allows an attacker on the local network segment to cause an out of bounds memory read via malicious network traffic. The issue has a medium severity rating and a CVSS score of 4. A vendor advisory link is provided but does not explicitly confirm patch availability.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-10998 is an out of bounds read vulnerability in the Media component of Google Chrome. It affects versions before 149.0.7827.53 and can be triggered by an attacker on the local network segment sending crafted network traffic. The vulnerability allows reading memory outside intended bounds, which may lead to information disclosure. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates low attack complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, and limited confidentiality impact. No official remediation level or patch confirmation is explicitly stated in the provided advisory, though the fixed version is identified as 149.0.7827.53.
Potential Impact
An attacker on the local network segment can exploit this vulnerability to perform an out of bounds memory read, potentially leading to limited information disclosure. There is no indication of integrity or availability impact. The CVSS score of 4 and medium severity reflect this limited confidentiality impact.
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. The fixed version is identified as 149.0.7827.53, so updating to this version or later is recommended once confirmed.
CVE-2026-10998: Out of bounds read in Google Chrome
Description
An out of bounds read vulnerability exists in the Media component of Google Chrome versions prior to 149.0.7827.53. This flaw allows an attacker on the local network segment to cause an out of bounds memory read via malicious network traffic. The issue has a medium severity rating and a CVSS score of 4. A vendor advisory link is provided but does not explicitly confirm patch availability.
CVSS v3.1
Score 4.0medium
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-10998 is an out of bounds read vulnerability in the Media component of Google Chrome. It affects versions before 149.0.7827.53 and can be triggered by an attacker on the local network segment sending crafted network traffic. The vulnerability allows reading memory outside intended bounds, which may lead to information disclosure. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates low attack complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, and limited confidentiality impact. No official remediation level or patch confirmation is explicitly stated in the provided advisory, though the fixed version is identified as 149.0.7827.53.
Potential Impact
An attacker on the local network segment can exploit this vulnerability to perform an out of bounds memory read, potentially leading to limited information disclosure. There is no indication of integrity or availability impact. The CVSS score of 4 and medium severity reflect this limited confidentiality impact.
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. The fixed version is identified as 149.0.7827.53, so updating to this version or later is recommended once confirmed.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-06-04T17:06:25.488Z
- 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: 6a220813e29bf47b50dbb066
Added to database: 06/04/2026, 23:19:47 UTC
Last enriched: 06/12/2026, 10:49:50 UTC
Last updated: 07/31/2026, 19:22:57 UTC
Views: 69
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