CVE-2026-7951: Out of bounds write in Google Chrome
Out of bounds write in WebRTC in Google Chrome prior to 148.0.7778.96 allowed a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code inside a sandbox via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Medium)
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves an out-of-bounds write in the WebRTC implementation of Google Chrome before version 148.0.7778.96. Exploitation requires a remote attacker to deliver a specially crafted HTML page that triggers arbitrary code execution inside the sandboxed environment of the browser. The issue was publicly disclosed with medium severity by Chromium. The vendor's stable channel update blog is referenced but does not explicitly confirm patch status or remediation details in the provided data.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow remote code execution within the sandboxed context of Google Chrome, potentially compromising browser security and user data confidentiality. However, the impact is limited by sandbox containment. No known active exploits have been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory at https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/05/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.html for current remediation guidance. Users should update to Chrome version 148.0.7778.96 or later once available. Until then, exercise caution when visiting untrusted websites that might host crafted HTML content targeting this vulnerability.
CVE-2026-7951: Out of bounds write in Google Chrome
Description
Out of bounds write in WebRTC in Google Chrome prior to 148.0.7778.96 allowed a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code inside a sandbox via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Medium)
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves an out-of-bounds write in the WebRTC implementation of Google Chrome before version 148.0.7778.96. Exploitation requires a remote attacker to deliver a specially crafted HTML page that triggers arbitrary code execution inside the sandboxed environment of the browser. The issue was publicly disclosed with medium severity by Chromium. The vendor's stable channel update blog is referenced but does not explicitly confirm patch status or remediation details in the provided data.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow remote code execution within the sandboxed context of Google Chrome, potentially compromising browser security and user data confidentiality. However, the impact is limited by sandbox containment. No known active exploits have been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory at https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/05/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.html for current remediation guidance. Users should update to Chrome version 148.0.7778.96 or later once available. Until then, exercise caution when visiting untrusted websites that might host crafted HTML content targeting this vulnerability.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-05-05T22:59:18.358Z
- 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: 69fb86ddcbff5d861024d3a3
Added to database: 5/6/2026, 6:22:21 PM
Last enriched: 5/6/2026, 7:22:21 PM
Last updated: 5/7/2026, 8:15:24 AM
Views: 4
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