CVE-2026-87480: Use after free in Google Chrome
Description
CVE-2026-87480 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the printing component of Google Chrome prior to version 153.0.8010.36. This flaw allows a remote attacker who has compromised the renderer process to potentially execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox by using a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability has a high severity rating with a CVSS score of 8.3.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.3high
Affected software
Chrome
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves a use-after-free condition in the printing functionality of Google Chrome versions before 153.0.8010.36. An attacker with control over the renderer process can exploit this flaw by delivering a specially crafted HTML page, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution outside the browser sandbox. The issue was addressed in Chrome version 153.0.8010.36 as per the vendor advisory.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow remote code execution with high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The attacker must have already compromised the renderer process and can then execute code outside the sandbox, increasing the risk of system compromise.
Mitigation Recommendations
Users should update Google Chrome to version 153.0.8010.36 or later, where this vulnerability has been fixed. The vendor advisory confirms an official fix is available. No additional mitigations are specified beyond applying the update.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-09-08T22:38:16.423Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/09/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0808145027.html","vendor":"Google"}]
Threat ID: 6aa0b173acd9273b49811a20
Added to database: 09/09/2026, 01:08:03 UTC
Last enriched: 09/17/2026, 01:40:21 UTC
Last updated: 10/21/2026, 13:20:24 UTC
Views: 23
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