CVE-2026-7340: Integer overflow in Google Chrome
An integer overflow vulnerability exists in the ANGLE component of Google Chrome on Windows versions prior to 147.0.7727.138. This flaw allows a remote attacker to cause an out of bounds memory read by tricking a user into visiting a crafted HTML page. The issue has a medium severity rating and a CVSS score of 4.3. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time. A vendor advisory is available but does not explicitly confirm patch status.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-7340 is an integer overflow vulnerability in the ANGLE graphics engine used by Google Chrome on Windows. It affects versions before 147.0.7727.138 and can be triggered remotely via a specially crafted HTML page, leading to an out of bounds memory read. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 4.3, reflecting a medium severity with network attack vector, low complexity, no privileges required, and user interaction needed. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality but not integrity or availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows a remote attacker to read memory out of bounds, potentially exposing sensitive information from the browser process memory. There is no indication of impact on integrity or availability. No known active exploits have been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
The vendor advisory linked indicates a stable channel update for Chrome but does not explicitly confirm patch availability for this specific vulnerability. Users should update to Chrome version 147.0.7727.138 or later to ensure protection. Patch status is not yet confirmed—check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance.
CVE-2026-7340: Integer overflow in Google Chrome
Description
An integer overflow vulnerability exists in the ANGLE component of Google Chrome on Windows versions prior to 147.0.7727.138. This flaw allows a remote attacker to cause an out of bounds memory read by tricking a user into visiting a crafted HTML page. The issue has a medium severity rating and a CVSS score of 4.3. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time. A vendor advisory is available but does not explicitly confirm patch status.
CVSS v3.1
Score 4.3medium
Affected software
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-7340 is an integer overflow vulnerability in the ANGLE graphics engine used by Google Chrome on Windows. It affects versions before 147.0.7727.138 and can be triggered remotely via a specially crafted HTML page, leading to an out of bounds memory read. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 4.3, reflecting a medium severity with network attack vector, low complexity, no privileges required, and user interaction needed. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality but not integrity or availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows a remote attacker to read memory out of bounds, potentially exposing sensitive information from the browser process memory. There is no indication of impact on integrity or availability. No known active exploits have been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
The vendor advisory linked indicates a stable channel update for Chrome but does not explicitly confirm patch availability for this specific vulnerability. Users should update to Chrome version 147.0.7727.138 or later to ensure protection. Patch status is not yet confirmed—check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-04-28T20:02:35.762Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/04/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_28.html","vendor":"Google"}]
Threat ID: 69f13d70cbff5d8610e35442
Added to database: 4/28/2026, 11:06:24 PM
Last enriched: 5/6/2026, 2:18:21 AM
Last updated: 6/13/2026, 6:04:58 AM
Views: 79
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