CVE-2026-87607: Use after free in Google Chrome
Description
Use after free in Device in Google Chrome on on Mac prior to 153.0.8010.36 allowed a remote attacker to potentially execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)
CVSS v3.1
Score 9.6critical
Affected software
Chrome
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-87607 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the Device component of Google Chrome on Mac systems before version 153.0.8010.36. Exploitation involves a remote attacker crafting a malicious HTML page that, when visited by a user, may lead to arbitrary code execution outside the browser sandbox. The vulnerability is rated critical with a CVSS 3.1 score of 9.6, reflecting its potential for complete system compromise. Google has published an official security update resolving this issue.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can result in arbitrary code execution outside the sandbox on affected Mac systems running vulnerable Chrome versions. This could allow attackers to fully compromise the affected system with high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts.
Mitigation Recommendations
An official fix is available from Google in Chrome version 153.0.8010.36. Users and administrators should update affected Chrome installations to version 153.0.8010.36 or later to remediate this vulnerability. Refer to the vendor advisory at https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/09/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0808145027.html for update details.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-09-08T22:42:27.458Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
- 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: 09/16/2026, 02:02:20 UTC
Last updated: 10/23/2026, 15:10:15 UTC
Views: 24
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