CVE-2026-87650: Out of bounds read in Google Chrome
Description
Out of bounds read in WebGL in Google Chrome prior to 153.0.8010.36 allowed a remote attacker to potentially execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)
CVSS v3.1
Score 9.6critical
Affected software
Chrome
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Technical Analysis
An out-of-bounds read vulnerability exists in the WebGL implementation of Google Chrome versions before 153.0.8010.36. Exploitation of this flaw could enable remote attackers to execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox environment via a specially crafted HTML page. The vulnerability is rated critical with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.6, reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, and complete impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Google has published a security update that fixes this vulnerability in Chrome 153.0.8010.36.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows remote code execution outside the sandbox, potentially compromising the user's system with full confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact. This could lead to complete system compromise if a user visits a maliciously crafted webpage.
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 mitigate the vulnerability. No additional mitigation steps are indicated by the vendor advisory.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-09-08T22:44:04.347Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/09/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0808145027.html","vendor":"Google"}]
Threat ID: 6aa0b198acd9273b49812b79
Added to database: 09/09/2026, 01:08:40 UTC
Last enriched: 09/16/2026, 02:04:20 UTC
Last updated: 10/24/2026, 03:05:11 UTC
Views: 87
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