CVE-2026-11051: Out of bounds read in Google Chrome
An out-of-bounds read vulnerability exists in the ANGLE component of Google Chrome on Linux versions prior to 149.0.7827.53. This flaw allows a remote attacker to potentially access sensitive information from process memory by delivering a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability has a medium severity rating and does not impact integrity or availability.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-11051 is an out-of-bounds read vulnerability in the ANGLE graphics engine used by Google Chrome on Linux platforms. Versions of Chrome prior to 149.0.7827.53 are affected. Exploitation requires a user to visit a maliciously crafted HTML page, which can cause the browser process to read memory beyond intended bounds, potentially leaking sensitive information. The vulnerability is rated medium severity with a CVSS score of 6.5, reflecting high confidentiality impact but no integrity or availability impact. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time. The vendor advisory linked indicates a stable channel update addressing this issue.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to disclosure of sensitive information from the browser's process memory. There is no impact on data integrity or system availability. The attack vector is remote and requires user interaction (visiting a crafted HTML page).
Mitigation Recommendations
Users should update Google Chrome on Linux to version 149.0.7827.53 or later, where this vulnerability is fixed. The vendor advisory confirms the availability of this update. No additional mitigations are specified.
CVE-2026-11051: Out of bounds read in Google Chrome
Description
An out-of-bounds read vulnerability exists in the ANGLE component of Google Chrome on Linux versions prior to 149.0.7827.53. This flaw allows a remote attacker to potentially access sensitive information from process memory by delivering a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability has a medium severity rating and does not impact integrity or availability.
CVSS v3.1
Score 6.5medium
Affected software
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-11051 is an out-of-bounds read vulnerability in the ANGLE graphics engine used by Google Chrome on Linux platforms. Versions of Chrome prior to 149.0.7827.53 are affected. Exploitation requires a user to visit a maliciously crafted HTML page, which can cause the browser process to read memory beyond intended bounds, potentially leaking sensitive information. The vulnerability is rated medium severity with a CVSS score of 6.5, reflecting high confidentiality impact but no integrity or availability impact. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time. The vendor advisory linked indicates a stable channel update addressing this issue.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to disclosure of sensitive information from the browser's process memory. There is no impact on data integrity or system availability. The attack vector is remote and requires user interaction (visiting a crafted HTML page).
Mitigation Recommendations
Users should update Google Chrome on Linux to version 149.0.7827.53 or later, where this vulnerability is fixed. The vendor advisory confirms the availability of this update. No additional mitigations are specified.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-06-04T17:06:38.222Z
- 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: 6a220823e29bf47b50dbbc36
Added to database: 06/04/2026, 23:20:03 UTC
Last enriched: 06/12/2026, 10:25:52 UTC
Last updated: 07/31/2026, 19:22:57 UTC
Views: 69
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