CVE-2026-6920: Out of bounds read in Google Chrome
Out of bounds read in GPU in Google Chrome on Android prior to 147.0.7727.117 allowed a remote attacker who had compromised the renderer process to potentially perform a sandbox escape via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
An out-of-bounds read vulnerability (CWE-125) exists in the GPU component of Google Chrome on Android prior to version 147.0.7727.117. This vulnerability can be triggered by a remote attacker who has compromised the renderer process, enabling a potential sandbox escape via a crafted HTML page. The issue is rated critical with a CVSS 3.1 score of 9.6, reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction needed, scope changed, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vendor advisory linked does not explicitly state patch availability or remediation level, and no known exploits have been reported.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker who has compromised the renderer process to escape the sandbox, potentially leading to full compromise of the affected device. The vulnerability affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability at a high level. No known exploits are currently reported in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory at https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/04/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_22.html for current remediation guidance. Users should update Google Chrome on Android to version 147.0.7727.117 or later once confirmed. Until then, exercise caution with untrusted content and avoid visiting suspicious websites.
CVE-2026-6920: Out of bounds read in Google Chrome
Description
Out of bounds read in GPU in Google Chrome on Android prior to 147.0.7727.117 allowed a remote attacker who had compromised the renderer process to potentially perform a sandbox escape via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)
CVSS v3.1
Score 9.6critical
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
An out-of-bounds read vulnerability (CWE-125) exists in the GPU component of Google Chrome on Android prior to version 147.0.7727.117. This vulnerability can be triggered by a remote attacker who has compromised the renderer process, enabling a potential sandbox escape via a crafted HTML page. The issue is rated critical with a CVSS 3.1 score of 9.6, reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction needed, scope changed, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vendor advisory linked does not explicitly state patch availability or remediation level, and no known exploits have been reported.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker who has compromised the renderer process to escape the sandbox, potentially leading to full compromise of the affected device. The vulnerability affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability at a high level. No known exploits are currently reported in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory at https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/04/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_22.html for current remediation guidance. Users should update Google Chrome on Android to version 147.0.7727.117 or later once confirmed. Until then, exercise caution with untrusted content and avoid visiting suspicious websites.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-04-23T16:11:30.273Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/04/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_22.html","vendor":"Google"}]
Threat ID: 69ea5c0887115cfb683ce44e
Added to database: 4/23/2026, 5:51:04 PM
Last enriched: 5/26/2026, 8:10:58 PM
Last updated: 6/7/2026, 7:28:56 AM
Views: 298
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