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CVE-2026-9877: Use after free in Google Chrome

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VulnerabilityCVE-2026-9877cvecve-2026-9877
Published: 05/28/2026 (05/28/2026, 22:25:09 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: Google
Product: Chrome

Description

CVE-2026-9877 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the ANGLE component of Google Chrome versions prior to 148.0.7778.216. This flaw could allow a remote attacker who has compromised the renderer process to potentially escape the browser sandbox by using a specially crafted HTML page. The vulnerability is rated with a high severity and a CVSS score of 8.3. There is no explicit information about an available patch or official remediation level in the provided data, but a vendor advisory link is given for further details.

CVSS v3.1

Score 8.3high

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
High
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
Required
Scope
Changed
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected software

GitHub Actionsmore threats →ai
google/chrome
pkg:github/google/chrome
Affected versions
=148.0.7778.216

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AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 06/05/2026, 21:09:42 UTC

Technical Analysis

This vulnerability involves a use-after-free condition in the ANGLE graphics engine within Google Chrome before version 148.0.7778.216. Exploitation requires that an attacker first compromise the renderer process, after which they could leverage this flaw to perform a sandbox escape via a crafted HTML page. The issue is classified as critical by Chromium security and carries a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.3, indicating high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vulnerability affects desktop versions of Chrome and is not related to a cloud service. The vendor advisory URL is provided but does not explicitly state patch availability or remediation status in the input data.

Potential Impact

Successful exploitation could allow an attacker with control over the renderer process to escape the Chrome sandbox, potentially leading to full system compromise. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. No known exploits in the wild have been reported at the time of this analysis.

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. Until an official fix is confirmed, users should avoid visiting untrusted or suspicious websites that could trigger this vulnerability. Monitor official Google Chrome release notes for updates.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
Chrome
Date Reserved
2026-05-28T17:24:41.617Z
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: 6a18c659e29bf47b503b5014

Added to database: 05/28/2026, 22:48:57 UTC

Last enriched: 06/05/2026, 21:09:42 UTC

Last updated: 07/31/2026, 19:23:00 UTC

Views: 45

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