CVE-2026-95316: Unchecked return value in Google Chrome
CVE-2026-95316 is a low severity vulnerability in Google Chrome prior to version 154.0.8037.57. It involves an unchecked return value in the Performance component that could allow a local attacker to potentially read memory via a local program. The issue has been addressed in Chrome version 154.0.8037.57.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability in Google Chrome's Performance component arises from an unchecked return value, which may permit a local attacker to read memory through a local program. The flaw affects Chrome versions before 154.0.8037.57. The Chromium security team rates this issue as low severity. The vendor has released a stable channel update that includes a fix for this vulnerability.
Potential Impact
A local attacker could exploit this vulnerability to potentially read memory, which may lead to information disclosure. The impact is limited by the requirement for local access and the low severity rating assigned by the Chromium security team.
Mitigation Recommendations
Users should update Google Chrome to version 154.0.8037.57 or later, where this vulnerability has been fixed. The vendor advisory confirms the availability of an official fix in this version.
CVE-2026-95316: Unchecked return value in Google Chrome
Description
CVE-2026-95316 is a low severity vulnerability in Google Chrome prior to version 154.0.8037.57. It involves an unchecked return value in the Performance component that could allow a local attacker to potentially read memory via a local program. The issue has been addressed in Chrome version 154.0.8037.57.
Affected software
Chrome
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in Google Chrome's Performance component arises from an unchecked return value, which may permit a local attacker to read memory through a local program. The flaw affects Chrome versions before 154.0.8037.57. The Chromium security team rates this issue as low severity. The vendor has released a stable channel update that includes a fix for this vulnerability.
Potential Impact
A local attacker could exploit this vulnerability to potentially read memory, which may lead to information disclosure. The impact is limited by the requirement for local access and the low severity rating assigned by the Chromium security team.
Mitigation Recommendations
Users should update Google Chrome to version 154.0.8037.57 or later, where this vulnerability has been fixed. The vendor advisory confirms the availability of an official fix in this version.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-09-22T05:08:43.660Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/09/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0856730748.html","vendor":"Google"}]
Threat ID: 6abbf87557f14566d451c5cf
Added to database: 09/29/2026, 17:42:13 UTC
Last enriched: 09/29/2026, 18:05:08 UTC
Last updated: 09/29/2026, 18:05:08 UTC
Views: 3
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