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CVE-2026-10998: Out of bounds read in Google Chrome

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VulnerabilityCVE-2026-10998cvecve-2026-10998
Published: 06/04/2026 (06/04/2026, 23:04:13 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: Google
Product: 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

Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
Low
Integrity
None
Availability
None
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

Affected software

google/chrome
pkg:deb/google/chrome
Affected versions
<149.0.7827.53

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AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 06/12/2026, 10:49:50 UTC

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.

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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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