CVE-2026-87607: Use after free in Google Chrome
A use-after-free vulnerability exists in the Device component of Google Chrome on Mac systems prior to version 153.0.8010.36. This flaw could allow 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 with high severity by Chromium security. A vendor advisory is available but does not explicitly confirm patch status or remediation details.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-87607 is a use-after-free vulnerability affecting the Device component in Google Chrome on Mac platforms before version 153.0.8010.36. Exploitation could enable remote code execution outside the sandbox via a maliciously crafted HTML page. The vulnerability was publicly disclosed with a high severity rating by Chromium security. Although a vendor advisory link is provided, it does not explicitly state whether an official fix or patch is available.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox on affected Mac systems running vulnerable versions of Google Chrome. This could lead to compromise of the host system beyond the browser sandbox protections.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory at https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/09/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0808145027.html for current remediation guidance. Users should update to the latest stable version of Google Chrome as soon as updates become available to address this vulnerability.
CVE-2026-87607: Use after free in Google Chrome
Description
A use-after-free vulnerability exists in the Device component of Google Chrome on Mac systems prior to version 153.0.8010.36. This flaw could allow 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 with high severity by Chromium security. A vendor advisory is available but does not explicitly confirm patch status or remediation details.
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-87607 is a use-after-free vulnerability affecting the Device component in Google Chrome on Mac platforms before version 153.0.8010.36. Exploitation could enable remote code execution outside the sandbox via a maliciously crafted HTML page. The vulnerability was publicly disclosed with a high severity rating by Chromium security. Although a vendor advisory link is provided, it does not explicitly state whether an official fix or patch is available.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox on affected Mac systems running vulnerable versions of Google Chrome. This could lead to compromise of the host system beyond the browser sandbox protections.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory at https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/09/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0808145027.html for current remediation guidance. Users should update to the latest stable version of Google Chrome as soon as updates become available to address this vulnerability.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-09-08T22:42:27.458Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/09/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0808145027.html","vendor":"Google"}]
Threat ID: 6aa0b18dacd9273b49812a4c
Added to database: 09/09/2026, 01:08:29 UTC
Last enriched: 09/09/2026, 01:37:11 UTC
Last updated: 09/09/2026, 02:12:13 UTC
Views: 2
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