CVE-2026-7903: Integer overflow in Google Chrome
Integer overflow in ANGLE in Google Chrome on Mac,Windows prior to 148.0.7778.96 allowed a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves an integer overflow in the ANGLE graphics engine used by Google Chrome on desktop platforms (Mac and Windows). The flaw exists in versions before 148.0.7778.96 and can be triggered remotely via a specially crafted HTML page, potentially leading to heap corruption. The Chromium security team rates this vulnerability as high severity. Although no CVSS score is assigned, the issue is significant enough to warrant a stable channel update from Google. No public exploit activity has been observed to date.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this integer overflow could result in heap corruption, which may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service. The impact is considered high severity by the vendor, indicating a serious risk if exploited. However, there are no reports of active exploitation in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Google has released a stable channel update for Chrome version 148.0.7778.96 that addresses this vulnerability. Users and administrators should update affected Chrome installations to this version or later to remediate the issue. Since this is a client-side application, patching the browser is the primary mitigation. No additional vendor-recommended mitigations or workarounds are indicated in the advisory.
CVE-2026-7903: Integer overflow in Google Chrome
Description
Integer overflow in ANGLE in Google Chrome on Mac,Windows prior to 148.0.7778.96 allowed a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves an integer overflow in the ANGLE graphics engine used by Google Chrome on desktop platforms (Mac and Windows). The flaw exists in versions before 148.0.7778.96 and can be triggered remotely via a specially crafted HTML page, potentially leading to heap corruption. The Chromium security team rates this vulnerability as high severity. Although no CVSS score is assigned, the issue is significant enough to warrant a stable channel update from Google. No public exploit activity has been observed to date.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this integer overflow could result in heap corruption, which may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service. The impact is considered high severity by the vendor, indicating a serious risk if exploited. However, there are no reports of active exploitation in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Google has released a stable channel update for Chrome version 148.0.7778.96 that addresses this vulnerability. Users and administrators should update affected Chrome installations to this version or later to remediate the issue. Since this is a client-side application, patching the browser is the primary mitigation. No additional vendor-recommended mitigations or workarounds are indicated in the advisory.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-05-05T22:59:05.065Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/05/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.html","vendor":"Google"}]
Threat ID: 69fb86d1cbff5d861024bd97
Added to database: 5/6/2026, 6:22:09 PM
Last enriched: 5/6/2026, 7:52:05 PM
Last updated: 5/7/2026, 7:39:58 AM
Views: 4
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