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CVE-2026-7995: Out of bounds read in Google Chrome

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VulnerabilityCVE-2026-7995cvecve-2026-7995
Published: Wed May 06 2026 (05/06/2026, 18:13:06 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: Google
Product: Chrome

Description

Out of bounds read in AdFilter 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)

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AILast updated: 05/06/2026, 18:51:56 UTC

Technical Analysis

This vulnerability involves an out of bounds read in the AdFilter feature of Google Chrome before version 148.0.7778.96. Exploitation requires a remote attacker to present a crafted HTML page that triggers arbitrary code execution inside the sandboxed environment of the browser. The issue was publicly disclosed with a medium severity rating by Chromium security. No direct patch or remediation level is specified in the provided data, though a vendor advisory link to a Chrome stable channel update is included.

Potential Impact

Successful exploitation could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code within the sandbox of the affected Chrome browser, potentially leading to unauthorized actions constrained by sandbox restrictions. There is no indication of known exploits in the wild at this time.

Mitigation Recommendations

The vendor advisory link points to a Chrome stable channel update, implying that updating to version 148.0.7778.96 or later addresses this vulnerability. Since the product is not a cloud service, users should update their Chrome installations to the fixed version. Patch status is not explicitly confirmed in the advisory content provided, so users should verify the update details in the linked vendor advisory for the latest remediation guidance.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
Chrome
Date Reserved
2026-05-05T22:59:30.406Z
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: 69fb86eccbff5d861024f3be

Added to database: 5/6/2026, 6:22:36 PM

Last enriched: 5/6/2026, 6:51:56 PM

Last updated: 5/7/2026, 7:58:17 AM

Views: 8

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