CVE-2026-87440: Out of bounds read in Google Chrome
Description
An out of bounds read vulnerability exists in the Media component of Google Chrome prior to version 153.0.8010.36. This flaw allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code within the sandbox by tricking a user into visiting a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability has a high severity rating with a CVSS score of 8.8.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.8high
Affected software
Chrome
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-87440 is an out of bounds read vulnerability in the Media component of Google Chrome versions before 153.0.8010.36. Exploitation of this vulnerability enables remote attackers to execute arbitrary code inside the browser's sandbox environment via a specially crafted HTML page. The vulnerability is rated high severity with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, indicating significant confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to arbitrary code execution within the sandboxed environment of Google Chrome, potentially compromising the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. This could allow attackers to run malicious code remotely by luring users to malicious web content.
Mitigation Recommendations
A fix is available in Google Chrome version 153.0.8010.36. Users and administrators should update to this version or later to remediate the vulnerability. Refer to the official Google Chrome stable channel update advisory at https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/09/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0808145027.html for details.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-09-08T22:22:43.864Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/09/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0808145027.html","vendor":"Google"}]
Threat ID: 6aa0b16cacd9273b49810f1d
Added to database: 09/09/2026, 01:07:56 UTC
Last enriched: 09/17/2026, 01:39:36 UTC
Last updated: 10/22/2026, 13:15:24 UTC
Views: 30
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