CVE-2026-87512: Use after free in Google Chrome
Description
A use-after-free vulnerability exists in the ANGLE component of Google Chrome on Windows versions prior to 153.0.8010.36. This flaw allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code outside the browser sandbox by tricking a user into visiting a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability is rated critical with a CVSS score of 9.6.
CVSS v3.1
Score 9.6critical
Affected software
Chrome
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-87512 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the ANGLE graphics engine used by Google Chrome on Windows platforms. The flaw allows remote code execution outside the sandbox when a user visits a specially crafted HTML page. This vulnerability affects Chrome versions before 153.0.8010.36 and has a high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation enables remote attackers to execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox, potentially leading to full system compromise. The vulnerability affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system.
Mitigation Recommendations
An official 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 vendor advisory at https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/09/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0808145027.html for update instructions.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-09-08T22:39:11.272Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/09/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0808145027.html","vendor":"Google"}]
Threat ID: 6aa0b179acd9273b49811aab
Added to database: 09/09/2026, 01:08:09 UTC
Last enriched: 09/17/2026, 01:41:17 UTC
Last updated: 10/23/2026, 15:10:15 UTC
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