CVE-2026-87648: Use after free in Google Chrome
Description
Use after free in ANGLE in Google Chrome on on Windows prior to 153.0.8010.36 allowed a remote attacker who had compromised the renderer process to potentially execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Medium)
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.3high
Affected software
Chrome
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves a use-after-free condition in the ANGLE graphics engine within Google Chrome on Windows platforms before version 153.0.8010.36. Exploitation requires that an attacker first compromise the renderer process, after which they can execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox environment by delivering a specially crafted HTML page. The vulnerability is rated with a CVSS 3.1 score of 8.3, indicating high severity. Google has published a stable channel update to fix this issue.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code outside the Chrome sandbox, potentially leading to full system compromise. The vulnerability affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability with high impact.
Mitigation Recommendations
Google has released an official fix in Chrome version 153.0.8010.36. Users and administrators should update to this version or later to remediate the vulnerability. No additional mitigation actions are required beyond applying the official update.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-09-08T22:44:01.118Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/09/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0808145027.html","vendor":"Google"}]
Threat ID: 6aa0b196acd9273b49812b5d
Added to database: 09/09/2026, 01:08:38 UTC
Last enriched: 09/16/2026, 02:04:14 UTC
Last updated: 10/23/2026, 13:15:20 UTC
Views: 45
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