CVE-2026-7995: Out of bounds read in Google Chrome
CVE-2026-7995 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Chrome prior to version 148.0.7778.96. It involves an out-of-bounds read in the AdFilter component that allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code within a sandbox by delivering a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 8.8, indicating a significant risk. 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 read in the AdFilter feature of Google Chrome versions before 148.0.7778.96. Exploitation requires a user to interact with a maliciously crafted HTML page, which can lead to arbitrary code execution inside the browser's sandbox environment. The CVSS vector indicates the attack can be performed remotely over the network without privileges, requires user interaction, and impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability with high severity. The vulnerability was publicly disclosed on May 6, 2026, and Google has published a stable channel update announcement, but explicit patch status is not detailed in the provided advisory.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code within the sandbox of the affected Chrome browser, potentially compromising confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the user's environment. This could lead to unauthorized actions or data exposure within the sandboxed context. 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 and administrators should monitor this advisory for updates and apply any official Chrome updates promptly once confirmed available.
CVE-2026-7995: Out of bounds read in Google Chrome
Description
CVE-2026-7995 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Chrome prior to version 148.0.7778.96. It involves an out-of-bounds read in the AdFilter component that allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code within a sandbox by delivering a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 8.8, indicating a significant risk. 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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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability is an out-of-bounds read in the AdFilter feature of Google Chrome versions before 148.0.7778.96. Exploitation requires a user to interact with a maliciously crafted HTML page, which can lead to arbitrary code execution inside the browser's sandbox environment. The CVSS vector indicates the attack can be performed remotely over the network without privileges, requires user interaction, and impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability with high severity. The vulnerability was publicly disclosed on May 6, 2026, and Google has published a stable channel update announcement, but explicit patch status is not detailed in the provided advisory.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code within the sandbox of the affected Chrome browser, potentially compromising confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the user's environment. This could lead to unauthorized actions or data exposure within the sandboxed context. 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 and administrators should monitor this advisory for updates and apply any official Chrome updates promptly once confirmed available.
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: 05/06/2026, 18:22:36 UTC
Last enriched: 05/14/2026, 03:57:55 UTC
Last updated: 07/31/2026, 19:23:00 UTC
Views: 98
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