CVE-2026-87650: Out of bounds read in Google Chrome
CVE-2026-87650 is a high severity out-of-bounds read vulnerability in the WebGL component of Google Chrome versions prior to 153.0.8010.36. This flaw could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code outside the browser sandbox by delivering a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability affects desktop versions of Chrome before 153.0.8010.36. Google has published an advisory for a stable channel update addressing this issue.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
An out-of-bounds read vulnerability exists in the WebGL implementation of Google Chrome before version 153.0.8010.36. This memory safety issue could be exploited remotely via a specially crafted HTML page to potentially execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox, compromising browser security. The vulnerability is classified with high severity by Chromium security. The vendor has released a stable channel update to fix the issue.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox, leading to potential compromise of the user's system through the browser. This elevates the risk of code execution attacks via web content.
Mitigation Recommendations
Users and administrators should update Google Chrome to version 153.0.8010.36 or later, where this vulnerability is fixed. The vendor advisory at https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/09/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0808145027.html provides official update details. No other mitigation steps are indicated.
CVE-2026-87650: Out of bounds read in Google Chrome
Description
CVE-2026-87650 is a high severity out-of-bounds read vulnerability in the WebGL component of Google Chrome versions prior to 153.0.8010.36. This flaw could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code outside the browser sandbox by delivering a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability affects desktop versions of Chrome before 153.0.8010.36. Google has published an advisory for a stable channel update addressing this issue.
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
An out-of-bounds read vulnerability exists in the WebGL implementation of Google Chrome before version 153.0.8010.36. This memory safety issue could be exploited remotely via a specially crafted HTML page to potentially execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox, compromising browser security. The vulnerability is classified with high severity by Chromium security. The vendor has released a stable channel update to fix the issue.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox, leading to potential compromise of the user's system through the browser. This elevates the risk of code execution attacks via web content.
Mitigation Recommendations
Users and administrators should update Google Chrome to version 153.0.8010.36 or later, where this vulnerability is fixed. The vendor advisory at https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/09/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0808145027.html provides official update details. No other mitigation steps are indicated.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-09-08T22:44:04.347Z
- 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: 6aa0b198acd9273b49812b79
Added to database: 09/09/2026, 01:08:40 UTC
Last enriched: 09/09/2026, 01:22:11 UTC
Last updated: 09/09/2026, 01:22:11 UTC
Views: 3
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