CVE-2026-8577: Integer overflow in Google Chrome
Integer overflow in Fonts in Google Chrome prior to 148.0.7778.168 allowed a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code inside a sandbox via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Medium)
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
An integer overflow vulnerability exists in the Fonts handling of Google Chrome before version 148.0.7778.168. This vulnerability allows remote code execution inside the sandbox environment when a user visits a maliciously crafted HTML page. The issue was publicly disclosed on May 14, 2026, with a medium severity rating assigned by Chromium security. The vendor advisory URL is provided but does not explicitly confirm patch availability or remediation details.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could enable an attacker to execute arbitrary code within the sandboxed environment of Google Chrome, potentially compromising the browser's security boundaries. However, the impact is limited to sandboxed code execution, and no known active exploits have been reported at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory at https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/05/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_12.html for current remediation guidance. Users should update to version 148.0.7778.168 or later once confirmed. Until then, no specific mitigation steps are detailed by the vendor.
CVE-2026-8577: Integer overflow in Google Chrome
Description
Integer overflow in Fonts in Google Chrome prior to 148.0.7778.168 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
An integer overflow vulnerability exists in the Fonts handling of Google Chrome before version 148.0.7778.168. This vulnerability allows remote code execution inside the sandbox environment when a user visits a maliciously crafted HTML page. The issue was publicly disclosed on May 14, 2026, with a medium severity rating assigned by Chromium security. The vendor advisory URL is provided but does not explicitly confirm patch availability or remediation details.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could enable an attacker to execute arbitrary code within the sandboxed environment of Google Chrome, potentially compromising the browser's security boundaries. However, the impact is limited to sandboxed code execution, and no known active exploits have been reported at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory at https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/05/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_12.html for current remediation guidance. Users should update to version 148.0.7778.168 or later once confirmed. Until then, no specific mitigation steps are detailed by the vendor.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-05-14T05:40:26.059Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/05/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_12.html","vendor":"Google"}]
Threat ID: 6a062b6aec166c07b00def0d
Added to database: 5/14/2026, 8:07:06 PM
Last enriched: 5/14/2026, 8:23:38 PM
Last updated: 5/15/2026, 6:26:16 AM
Views: 7
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