CVE-2026-7951: Out of bounds write in Google Chrome
CVE-2026-7951 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Chrome prior to version 148.0.7778.96 involving an out-of-bounds write in the WebRTC component. This flaw could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code within the browser's sandbox by tricking a user into visiting a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 8.8, indicating a significant risk to confidentiality, integrity, and availability. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time. The vendor advisory linked does not explicitly confirm patch availability or remediation status.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability is an out-of-bounds write in the WebRTC implementation of Google Chrome versions before 148.0.7778.96. Exploitation requires user interaction (UI:R) and network access (AV:N) without privileges (PR:N). Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution inside the sandbox, impacting confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The CVSS vector is AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H, reflecting high impact and low attack complexity. The vendor advisory URL is provided but does not explicitly state patch or fix status.
Potential Impact
If exploited, this vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code within the sandboxed environment of Chrome, potentially compromising user data and system integrity. The high CVSS score reflects the critical nature of the impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. 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. Until official confirmation of a fix, users should exercise caution with untrusted web content, especially involving WebRTC features. No vendor advisory explicitly states that no action is required or that the issue is already mitigated.
CVE-2026-7951: Out of bounds write in Google Chrome
Description
CVE-2026-7951 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Chrome prior to version 148.0.7778.96 involving an out-of-bounds write in the WebRTC component. This flaw could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code within the browser's sandbox by tricking a user into visiting a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 8.8, indicating a significant risk to confidentiality, integrity, and availability. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time. The vendor advisory linked does not explicitly confirm patch availability or remediation status.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.8high
Affected software
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability is an out-of-bounds write in the WebRTC implementation of Google Chrome versions before 148.0.7778.96. Exploitation requires user interaction (UI:R) and network access (AV:N) without privileges (PR:N). Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution inside the sandbox, impacting confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The CVSS vector is AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H, reflecting high impact and low attack complexity. The vendor advisory URL is provided but does not explicitly state patch or fix status.
Potential Impact
If exploited, this vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code within the sandboxed environment of Chrome, potentially compromising user data and system integrity. The high CVSS score reflects the critical nature of the impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. 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. Until official confirmation of a fix, users should exercise caution with untrusted web content, especially involving WebRTC features. No vendor advisory explicitly states that no action is required or that the issue is already mitigated.
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: 05/06/2026, 18:22:21 UTC
Last enriched: 05/14/2026, 03:55:46 UTC
Last updated: 07/31/2026, 19:23:00 UTC
Views: 85
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