CVE-2026-87637: Use after free in Google Chrome
A use-after-free vulnerability exists in the Extensions component of Google Chrome on Mac platforms 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 medium severity by Chromium security. No explicit patch status is provided in the input, but a vendor advisory link is available for further details.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-87637 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the Extensions feature of Google Chrome on Mac systems before version 153.0.8010.36. Exploitation requires a remote attacker to deliver a specially crafted HTML page that triggers arbitrary code execution outside the sandbox environment. The vulnerability was publicly disclosed on September 9, 2026, and is classified as medium severity by Chromium security. The vendor advisory URL points to a Chrome stable channel update announcement, which likely contains remediation information.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows remote code execution outside the sandbox on affected Mac versions of Google Chrome, potentially compromising the system's security boundaries. The medium severity rating indicates a significant but not critical risk level.
Mitigation Recommendations
Check the referenced Google Chrome stable channel update advisory for patch availability and apply the update to version 153.0.8010.36 or later. Since the affected version is prior to 153.0.8010.36, updating to this version or newer should remediate the vulnerability. Patch status is not explicitly confirmed in the provided data; therefore, verify the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance.
CVE-2026-87637: Use after free in Google Chrome
Description
A use-after-free vulnerability exists in the Extensions component of Google Chrome on Mac platforms 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 medium severity by Chromium security. No explicit patch status is provided in the input, but a vendor advisory link is available for further details.
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-87637 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the Extensions feature of Google Chrome on Mac systems before version 153.0.8010.36. Exploitation requires a remote attacker to deliver a specially crafted HTML page that triggers arbitrary code execution outside the sandbox environment. The vulnerability was publicly disclosed on September 9, 2026, and is classified as medium severity by Chromium security. The vendor advisory URL points to a Chrome stable channel update announcement, which likely contains remediation information.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows remote code execution outside the sandbox on affected Mac versions of Google Chrome, potentially compromising the system's security boundaries. The medium severity rating indicates a significant but not critical risk level.
Mitigation Recommendations
Check the referenced Google Chrome stable channel update advisory for patch availability and apply the update to version 153.0.8010.36 or later. Since the affected version is prior to 153.0.8010.36, updating to this version or newer should remediate the vulnerability. Patch status is not explicitly confirmed in the provided data; therefore, verify the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-09-08T22:43:35.068Z
- 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: 6aa0b195acd9273b49812b3b
Added to database: 09/09/2026, 01:08:37 UTC
Last enriched: 09/09/2026, 01:23:30 UTC
Last updated: 09/09/2026, 01:32:11 UTC
Views: 2
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