CVE-2026-9875: Out of bounds read in Google Chrome
CVE-2026-9875 is an out of bounds read vulnerability in the WebGL 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 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 vendor advisory states the patch status or remediation level. The vendor advisory link references a Chrome stable channel update but does not explicitly confirm patch availability for this specific issue.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves an out of bounds read in the WebGL implementation of Google Chrome on Android devices before version 148.0.7778.216. Exploitation could enable a remote attacker to perform a sandbox escape via a specially crafted HTML page. The issue was publicly disclosed on May 28, 2026, and is marked critical by Chromium security. No CVSS score or detailed remediation information is provided in the available data. The vendor advisory link points to a Chrome stable update announcement but does not explicitly confirm the fix for this vulnerability.
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 elevates the risk of further system compromise. However, there are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Users should update Google Chrome on Android to version 148.0.7778.216 or later once confirmed by the vendor. Until then, exercise caution when visiting untrusted websites that might host malicious WebGL content.
CVE-2026-9875: Out of bounds read in Google Chrome
Description
CVE-2026-9875 is an out of bounds read vulnerability in the WebGL 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 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 vendor advisory states the patch status or remediation level. The vendor advisory link references a Chrome stable channel update but does not explicitly confirm patch availability for this specific issue.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves an out of bounds read in the WebGL implementation of Google Chrome on Android devices before version 148.0.7778.216. Exploitation could enable a remote attacker to perform a sandbox escape via a specially crafted HTML page. The issue was publicly disclosed on May 28, 2026, and is marked critical by Chromium security. No CVSS score or detailed remediation information is provided in the available data. The vendor advisory link points to a Chrome stable update announcement but does not explicitly confirm the fix for this vulnerability.
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 elevates the risk of further system compromise. However, there are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Users should update Google Chrome on Android to version 148.0.7778.216 or later once confirmed by the vendor. Until then, exercise caution when visiting untrusted websites that might host malicious WebGL content.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-05-28T17:24:41.074Z
- 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: 6a18c654e29bf47b503b4ec0
Added to database: 5/28/2026, 10:48:52 PM
Last enriched: 5/29/2026, 12:18:37 AM
Last updated: 5/29/2026, 8:17:16 AM
Views: 5
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