CVE-2026-11173: Out of bounds write in Google Chrome
CVE-2026-11173 is an out-of-bounds write vulnerability in the V8 engine of Google Chrome prior to version 149.0.7827.53. This flaw allows a remote attacker who has compromised the renderer process to execute arbitrary code within the sandbox by delivering a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability has a high severity rating with a CVSS score of 8.8. No known exploits in the wild have been reported. A vendor advisory is available but does not explicitly confirm patch availability or remediation status.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves an out-of-bounds write in the V8 JavaScript engine component of Google Chrome versions before 149.0.7827.53. Exploitation requires that an attacker first compromise the renderer process, after which they can execute arbitrary code inside the sandbox environment by using a specially crafted HTML page. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 8.8, indicating high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vendor advisory link is provided but does not specify if an official fix has been released.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to arbitrary code execution within the sandboxed renderer process, potentially allowing an attacker to escalate privileges or cause denial of service. The vulnerability affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. No public exploits are currently known.
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 an official fix is confirmed, users should exercise caution with untrusted web content and consider applying any available Chrome updates promptly.
CVE-2026-11173: Out of bounds write in Google Chrome
Description
CVE-2026-11173 is an out-of-bounds write vulnerability in the V8 engine of Google Chrome prior to version 149.0.7827.53. This flaw allows a remote attacker who has compromised the renderer process to execute arbitrary code within the sandbox by delivering a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability has a high severity rating with a CVSS score of 8.8. No known exploits in the wild have been reported. A vendor advisory is available but does not explicitly confirm patch availability or remediation status.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.8high
Affected software
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves an out-of-bounds write in the V8 JavaScript engine component of Google Chrome versions before 149.0.7827.53. Exploitation requires that an attacker first compromise the renderer process, after which they can execute arbitrary code inside the sandbox environment by using a specially crafted HTML page. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 8.8, indicating high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vendor advisory link is provided but does not specify if an official fix has been released.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to arbitrary code execution within the sandboxed renderer process, potentially allowing an attacker to escalate privileges or cause denial of service. The vulnerability affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. No public exploits are currently known.
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 an official fix is confirmed, users should exercise caution with untrusted web content and consider applying any available Chrome updates promptly.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-06-04T17:10:37.692Z
- 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: 6a22085be29bf47b50dbcc7d
Added to database: 06/04/2026, 23:20:59 UTC
Last enriched: 06/12/2026, 10:15:36 UTC
Last updated: 07/31/2026, 19:22:57 UTC
Views: 45
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