CVE-2026-87609: Use after free in Google Chrome
CVE-2026-87609 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the Sharing component of Google Chrome on iOS versions prior to 153.0.8010.36. This flaw could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code outside the browser sandbox via specially crafted network traffic. The vulnerability is rated with medium severity by Chromium security. There is no explicit patch status provided in the available data, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves a use-after-free condition in the Sharing feature of Google Chrome on iOS platforms before version 153.0.8010.36. Exploitation could enable remote code execution outside the sandbox through crafted network traffic. The issue was publicly disclosed with medium severity, but no CVSS score or detailed vendor remediation status is provided in the input data. The vendor advisory link is available but does not explicitly confirm patch availability or remediation details.
Potential Impact
A remote attacker could potentially execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox on affected Chrome iOS versions by sending crafted network traffic exploiting the use-after-free vulnerability. This could lead to compromise of the device or browser environment. However, no known active exploitation has been reported.
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 Chrome version on iOS once a fix is officially released.
CVE-2026-87609: Use after free in Google Chrome
Description
CVE-2026-87609 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the Sharing component of Google Chrome on iOS versions prior to 153.0.8010.36. This flaw could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code outside the browser sandbox via specially crafted network traffic. The vulnerability is rated with medium severity by Chromium security. There is no explicit patch status provided in the available data, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported.
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves a use-after-free condition in the Sharing feature of Google Chrome on iOS platforms before version 153.0.8010.36. Exploitation could enable remote code execution outside the sandbox through crafted network traffic. The issue was publicly disclosed with medium severity, but no CVSS score or detailed vendor remediation status is provided in the input data. The vendor advisory link is available but does not explicitly confirm patch availability or remediation details.
Potential Impact
A remote attacker could potentially execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox on affected Chrome iOS versions by sending crafted network traffic exploiting the use-after-free vulnerability. This could lead to compromise of the device or browser environment. However, no known active exploitation has been reported.
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 Chrome version on iOS once a fix is officially released.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-09-08T22:42:30.354Z
- 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: 6aa0b190acd9273b49812a81
Added to database: 09/09/2026, 01:08:32 UTC
Last enriched: 09/09/2026, 01:53:12 UTC
Last updated: 09/09/2026, 02:12:10 UTC
Views: 2
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