CVE-2026-87654: Buffer overflow in Google Chrome
A buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the ANGLE component of Google Chrome on Windows platforms prior to version 153.0.8010.36. This flaw allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox by delivering a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability is rated with high severity by Chromium security. A vendor advisory is available but does not explicitly confirm patch status or remediation details.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-87654 is a buffer overflow vulnerability in the ANGLE graphics engine used by Google Chrome on Windows. It affects versions before 153.0.8010.36 and enables remote code execution outside the sandbox via a specially crafted HTML page. The vulnerability was publicly disclosed on September 9, 2026, with a high severity rating by Chromium security. Although a vendor advisory link is provided, it does not explicitly state whether a patch or workaround is available.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code outside the Chrome sandbox on affected Windows versions. This could lead to full compromise of the user's system or data accessible by the browser process. There are no known exploits in the wild at the time of disclosure.
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. Users and administrators should monitor this advisory for updates and apply any official fixes once available.
CVE-2026-87654: Buffer overflow in Google Chrome
Description
A buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the ANGLE component of Google Chrome on Windows platforms prior to version 153.0.8010.36. This flaw allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox by delivering a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability is rated with 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
CVE-2026-87654 is a buffer overflow vulnerability in the ANGLE graphics engine used by Google Chrome on Windows. It affects versions before 153.0.8010.36 and enables remote code execution outside the sandbox via a specially crafted HTML page. The vulnerability was publicly disclosed on September 9, 2026, with a high severity rating by Chromium security. Although a vendor advisory link is provided, it does not explicitly state whether a patch or workaround is available.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code outside the Chrome sandbox on affected Windows versions. This could lead to full compromise of the user's system or data accessible by the browser process. There are no known exploits in the wild at the time of disclosure.
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. Users and administrators should monitor this advisory for updates and apply any official fixes once available.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-09-08T22:44:20.222Z
- 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: 6aa0b198acd9273b49812b81
Added to database: 09/09/2026, 01:08:40 UTC
Last enriched: 09/09/2026, 01:22:04 UTC
Last updated: 09/09/2026, 01:22:04 UTC
Views: 4
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