CVE-2026-9872: Out of bounds write in Google Chrome
CVE-2026-9872 is an out-of-bounds write vulnerability in the GPU component of Google Chrome on Android versions prior to 148. 0. 7778. 216. This flaw could allow a remote attacker to potentially escape the browser's sandbox by crafting a malicious HTML page. The vulnerability is classified as critical by Chromium security. There is no CVSS score provided, and no explicit patch or remediation level is stated in the available data. The vendor advisory link is provided but does not explicitly confirm patch status in the input data. No known exploits in the wild have been reported.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves an out-of-bounds write in the GPU processing of Google Chrome on Android devices before version 148.0.7778.216. Exploitation could enable a remote attacker to perform a sandbox escape through a specially crafted HTML page. The issue is recognized as critical by Chromium security, indicating a high potential impact if exploited. The vulnerability was published on May 28, 2026. The vendor advisory is referenced but does not explicitly state remediation details in the provided information.
Potential Impact
If successfully exploited, this vulnerability could allow a remote attacker to escape the Chrome sandbox on Android devices, potentially leading to execution of arbitrary code outside the browser's restricted environment. This could compromise device security and user data confidentiality. No known active exploits have been reported at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory at https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/05/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0877304591.html for current remediation guidance. Users and administrators should monitor official Google Chrome release notes and update to version 148.0.7778.216 or later once confirmed available to mitigate this vulnerability.
CVE-2026-9872: Out of bounds write in Google Chrome
Description
CVE-2026-9872 is an out-of-bounds write vulnerability in the GPU component of Google Chrome on Android versions prior to 148. 0. 7778. 216. This flaw could allow a remote attacker to potentially escape the browser's sandbox by crafting a malicious HTML page. The vulnerability is classified as critical by Chromium security. There is no CVSS score provided, and no explicit patch or remediation level is stated in the available data. The vendor advisory link is provided but does not explicitly confirm patch status in the input data. No known exploits in the wild have been reported.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves an out-of-bounds write in the GPU processing of Google Chrome on Android devices before version 148.0.7778.216. Exploitation could enable a remote attacker to perform a sandbox escape through a specially crafted HTML page. The issue is recognized as critical by Chromium security, indicating a high potential impact if exploited. The vulnerability was published on May 28, 2026. The vendor advisory is referenced but does not explicitly state remediation details in the provided information.
Potential Impact
If successfully exploited, this vulnerability could allow a remote attacker to escape the Chrome sandbox on Android devices, potentially leading to execution of arbitrary code outside the browser's restricted environment. This could compromise device security and user data confidentiality. No known active exploits have been reported at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory at https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/05/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0877304591.html for current remediation guidance. Users and administrators should monitor official Google Chrome release notes and update to version 148.0.7778.216 or later once confirmed available to mitigate this vulnerability.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-05-28T17:24:40.361Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/05/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0877304591.html","vendor":"Google"}]
Threat ID: 6a18c654e29bf47b503b4eb4
Added to database: 5/28/2026, 10:48:52 PM
Last enriched: 5/29/2026, 12:18:58 AM
Last updated: 5/29/2026, 8:17:17 AM
Views: 6
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