CVE-2026-87630: Integer overflow in Google Chrome
An integer overflow vulnerability exists in the WebRTC component of Google Chrome versions prior to 153.0.8010.36. This flaw allows a remote attacker to read memory inside the sandbox by delivering a specially crafted HTML page. The vulnerability has been assigned a medium severity level by Chromium security. A stable channel update addressing this issue is referenced in the vendor advisory.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-87630 is an integer overflow vulnerability in the WebRTC implementation of Google Chrome before version 153.0.8010.36. Exploitation of this vulnerability enables a remote attacker to read memory within the browser's sandbox environment by using a crafted HTML page. This could potentially expose sensitive information from the browser's memory space. The issue is classified as medium severity by the Chromium security team. The vendor has published a stable channel update that includes a fix for this vulnerability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows remote attackers to read memory inside the sandboxed environment of Google Chrome, potentially exposing sensitive information. The vulnerability does not indicate code execution or privilege escalation but still poses a confidentiality risk. No known exploits in the wild have been reported at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Users should update Google Chrome to version 153.0.8010.36 or later, where this vulnerability is fixed. The vendor advisory linked provides the official update information. Since this is a client-side application vulnerability, applying the official update is the recommended remediation. Patch status is confirmed by the vendor advisory.
CVE-2026-87630: Integer overflow in Google Chrome
Description
An integer overflow vulnerability exists in the WebRTC component of Google Chrome versions prior to 153.0.8010.36. This flaw allows a remote attacker to read memory inside the sandbox by delivering a specially crafted HTML page. The vulnerability has been assigned a medium severity level by Chromium security. A stable channel update addressing this issue is referenced in the vendor advisory.
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-87630 is an integer overflow vulnerability in the WebRTC implementation of Google Chrome before version 153.0.8010.36. Exploitation of this vulnerability enables a remote attacker to read memory within the browser's sandbox environment by using a crafted HTML page. This could potentially expose sensitive information from the browser's memory space. The issue is classified as medium severity by the Chromium security team. The vendor has published a stable channel update that includes a fix for this vulnerability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows remote attackers to read memory inside the sandboxed environment of Google Chrome, potentially exposing sensitive information. The vulnerability does not indicate code execution or privilege escalation but still poses a confidentiality risk. No known exploits in the wild have been reported at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Users should update Google Chrome to version 153.0.8010.36 or later, where this vulnerability is fixed. The vendor advisory linked provides the official update information. Since this is a client-side application vulnerability, applying the official update is the recommended remediation. Patch status is confirmed by the vendor advisory.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-09-08T22:43:20.262Z
- 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: 6aa0b194acd9273b49812b2d
Added to database: 09/09/2026, 01:08:36 UTC
Last enriched: 09/09/2026, 01:37:48 UTC
Last updated: 09/09/2026, 01:37:48 UTC
Views: 2
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