CVE-2026-7353: Heap buffer overflow in Google Chrome
A heap buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the Skia component of Google Chrome versions prior to 147. 0. 7727. 138. This flaw could allow a remote attacker who has already compromised the renderer process to potentially escape the browser's sandbox by using a specially crafted HTML page. The vulnerability is classified with high severity by Chromium security. There is no CVSS score provided for this issue. The vendor advisory linked indicates a stable channel update addressing this issue was released on April 28, 2026.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-7353 is a heap buffer overflow vulnerability in the Skia graphics library used by Google Chrome before version 147.0.7727.138. Exploitation requires prior compromise of the renderer process and involves a crafted HTML page to trigger the overflow, potentially enabling sandbox escape. This vulnerability is recognized as high severity by Chromium security. The vendor has published a stable channel update that includes a fix for this issue.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker who has compromised the renderer process to escape the sandbox, potentially leading to greater control over the host system. No known exploits in the wild have been reported at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
A fix is available as part of the Google Chrome stable channel update released on April 28, 2026. Users and administrators should update Chrome to version 147.0.7727.138 or later to remediate this vulnerability. No additional mitigation steps are indicated by the vendor advisory.
CVE-2026-7353: Heap buffer overflow in Google Chrome
Description
A heap buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the Skia component of Google Chrome versions prior to 147. 0. 7727. 138. This flaw could allow a remote attacker who has already compromised the renderer process to potentially escape the browser's sandbox by using a specially crafted HTML page. The vulnerability is classified with high severity by Chromium security. There is no CVSS score provided for this issue. The vendor advisory linked indicates a stable channel update addressing this issue was released on April 28, 2026.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-7353 is a heap buffer overflow vulnerability in the Skia graphics library used by Google Chrome before version 147.0.7727.138. Exploitation requires prior compromise of the renderer process and involves a crafted HTML page to trigger the overflow, potentially enabling sandbox escape. This vulnerability is recognized as high severity by Chromium security. The vendor has published a stable channel update that includes a fix for this issue.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker who has compromised the renderer process to escape the sandbox, potentially leading to greater control over the host system. No known exploits in the wild have been reported at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
A fix is available as part of the Google Chrome stable channel update released on April 28, 2026. Users and administrators should update Chrome to version 147.0.7727.138 or later to remediate this vulnerability. No additional mitigation steps are indicated by the vendor advisory.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-04-28T20:02:44.629Z
- 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: 69f13d76cbff5d8610e355cb
Added to database: 4/28/2026, 11:06:30 PM
Last enriched: 4/28/2026, 11:22:03 PM
Last updated: 4/29/2026, 12:18:38 AM
Views: 2
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