CVE-2026-9877: Use after free in Google Chrome
CVE-2026-9877 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the ANGLE component of Google Chrome prior to version 148. 0. 7778. 216. It allows a remote attacker who has already compromised the renderer process to potentially escape the sandbox by using a specially crafted HTML page. This vulnerability is classified as critical by Chromium security. There is no CVSS score provided for this vulnerability. The vendor advisory linked indicates a stable channel update addressing this issue is available.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves a use-after-free condition in the ANGLE graphics abstraction layer within Google Chrome versions before 148.0.7778.216. Exploitation requires prior compromise of the renderer process and could enable an attacker to perform a sandbox escape, increasing the potential impact of an initial compromise. The issue was publicly disclosed on May 28, 2026, and Google has released a stable channel update to fix it.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker who has compromised the renderer process to escape the sandbox, potentially gaining higher privileges or broader access on the affected system. This elevates the severity of an initial renderer compromise, making it critical to address.
Mitigation Recommendations
Google has released an official stable channel update for Chrome version 148.0.7778.216 that addresses this vulnerability. Users and administrators should update to this version or later to remediate the issue. Since this is not a cloud service, remediation depends on applying the update. Patch status is confirmed by the vendor advisory at https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/05/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0877304591.html.
CVE-2026-9877: Use after free in Google Chrome
Description
CVE-2026-9877 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the ANGLE component of Google Chrome prior to version 148. 0. 7778. 216. It allows a remote attacker who has already compromised the renderer process to potentially escape the sandbox by using a specially crafted HTML page. This vulnerability is classified as critical by Chromium security. There is no CVSS score provided for this vulnerability. The vendor advisory linked indicates a stable channel update addressing this issue is available.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves a use-after-free condition in the ANGLE graphics abstraction layer within Google Chrome versions before 148.0.7778.216. Exploitation requires prior compromise of the renderer process and could enable an attacker to perform a sandbox escape, increasing the potential impact of an initial compromise. The issue was publicly disclosed on May 28, 2026, and Google has released a stable channel update to fix it.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker who has compromised the renderer process to escape the sandbox, potentially gaining higher privileges or broader access on the affected system. This elevates the severity of an initial renderer compromise, making it critical to address.
Mitigation Recommendations
Google has released an official stable channel update for Chrome version 148.0.7778.216 that addresses this vulnerability. Users and administrators should update to this version or later to remediate the issue. Since this is not a cloud service, remediation depends on applying the update. Patch status is confirmed by the vendor advisory at https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/05/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0877304591.html.
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: 5/28/2026, 10:48:57 PM
Last enriched: 5/29/2026, 12:18:25 AM
Last updated: 5/29/2026, 8:17:17 AM
Views: 5
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