CVE-2026-11301: Out of bounds read in Google Chrome
CVE-2026-11301 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Chrome's LiveCaption feature prior to version 149.0.7827.53. It involves an out of bounds read caused by inappropriate implementation, which could be triggered remotely via malicious network traffic. This vulnerability has a CVSS score of 8.8, indicating a significant impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No known exploits are reported in the wild. The vendor advisory does not explicitly confirm a patch or remediation status.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
An out of bounds read vulnerability (CWE-125) exists in the LiveCaption component of Google Chrome versions before 149.0.7827.53. This flaw allows a remote attacker to potentially cause out of bounds memory access through crafted network traffic. The vulnerability is rated with a CVSS 3.1 score of 8.8 (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H), indicating it can be exploited remotely with low attack complexity, requires user interaction, and results in high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vendor advisory linked does not explicitly state patch availability or remediation details.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could lead to unauthorized disclosure of information, modification of data, and disruption of service due to out of bounds memory access in the LiveCaption feature. The high CVSS score reflects the potential for severe impact on affected systems. 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 an official fix is confirmed, users should exercise caution with untrusted network content and consider disabling LiveCaption if feasible.
CVE-2026-11301: Out of bounds read in Google Chrome
Description
CVE-2026-11301 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Chrome's LiveCaption feature prior to version 149.0.7827.53. It involves an out of bounds read caused by inappropriate implementation, which could be triggered remotely via malicious network traffic. This vulnerability has a CVSS score of 8.8, indicating a significant impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No known exploits are reported in the wild. The vendor advisory does not explicitly confirm a patch or remediation status.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.8high
Affected software
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Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
An out of bounds read vulnerability (CWE-125) exists in the LiveCaption component of Google Chrome versions before 149.0.7827.53. This flaw allows a remote attacker to potentially cause out of bounds memory access through crafted network traffic. The vulnerability is rated with a CVSS 3.1 score of 8.8 (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H), indicating it can be exploited remotely with low attack complexity, requires user interaction, and results in high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vendor advisory linked does not explicitly state patch availability or remediation details.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could lead to unauthorized disclosure of information, modification of data, and disruption of service due to out of bounds memory access in the LiveCaption feature. The high CVSS score reflects the potential for severe impact on affected systems. 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 an official fix is confirmed, users should exercise caution with untrusted network content and consider disabling LiveCaption if feasible.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-06-04T17:11:20.269Z
- 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: 6a220ef2e29bf47b50de3b7b
Added to database: 06/04/2026, 23:49:06 UTC
Last enriched: 06/12/2026, 10:41:53 UTC
Last updated: 07/31/2026, 19:22:57 UTC
Views: 87
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