CVE-2026-87633: Use after free in Google Chrome
CVE-2026-87633 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the Views component of Google Chrome prior to version 153.0.8010.36. This flaw allows a local attacker to execute arbitrary code outside the browser sandbox via user interface interaction. The vulnerability is rated as high severity by Chromium security. A vendor advisory is available but does not explicitly confirm patch status or remediation details.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves a use-after-free condition in the Views component of Google Chrome before version 153.0.8010.36. Exploitation requires local attacker interaction with the UI and can lead to arbitrary code execution outside the sandbox, compromising browser security boundaries. The issue is classified as high severity by Chromium security. Although a vendor advisory link is provided, it does not explicitly state whether a fix has been released or if any mitigation is available.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows a local attacker to execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox, potentially compromising the security model of the browser and the underlying system. This could lead to privilege escalation or unauthorized actions beyond the browser sandbox.
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. Until official confirmation of a fix, users should apply updates promptly once available and avoid untrusted local code execution paths that interact with the UI.
CVE-2026-87633: Use after free in Google Chrome
Description
CVE-2026-87633 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the Views component of Google Chrome prior to version 153.0.8010.36. This flaw allows a local attacker to execute arbitrary code outside the browser sandbox via user interface interaction. The vulnerability is rated as 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
This vulnerability involves a use-after-free condition in the Views component of Google Chrome before version 153.0.8010.36. Exploitation requires local attacker interaction with the UI and can lead to arbitrary code execution outside the sandbox, compromising browser security boundaries. The issue is classified as high severity by Chromium security. Although a vendor advisory link is provided, it does not explicitly state whether a fix has been released or if any mitigation is available.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows a local attacker to execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox, potentially compromising the security model of the browser and the underlying system. This could lead to privilege escalation or unauthorized actions beyond the browser sandbox.
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. Until official confirmation of a fix, users should apply updates promptly once available and avoid untrusted local code execution paths that interact with the UI.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-09-08T22:43:30.067Z
- 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: 6aa0b194acd9273b49812b33
Added to database: 09/09/2026, 01:08:36 UTC
Last enriched: 09/09/2026, 01:22:25 UTC
Last updated: 09/09/2026, 02:15:12 UTC
Views: 3
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