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CVE-2026-9889: Out of bounds read and write in Google Chrome

0
High
VulnerabilityCVE-2026-9889cvecve-2026-9889
Published: Thu May 28 2026 (05/28/2026, 22:25:13 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: Google
Product: Chrome

Description

Out of bounds read and write in Dawn in Google Chrome on Android prior to 148.0.7778.216 allowed a remote attacker to potentially perform a sandbox escape via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Critical)

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

AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 05/29/2026, 00:05:19 UTC

Technical Analysis

This vulnerability in Google Chrome for Android involves out of bounds memory access (read and write) within the Dawn component. Such memory corruption can potentially be exploited by a remote attacker to escape the browser's sandbox environment, increasing the attacker's privileges and potentially compromising the device. The issue affects versions prior to 148.0.7778.216. Although the vulnerability is classified as critical by Chromium security, no CVSS score or detailed remediation guidance is currently provided. The vendor advisory linked does not explicitly confirm patch availability or mitigation steps.

Potential Impact

Successful exploitation could allow a remote attacker to escape the sandbox in Google Chrome on Android, potentially leading to execution of arbitrary code with elevated privileges. This increases the risk of device compromise. However, there are no known exploits in the wild at this time, and the exact impact depends on exploitation success.

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 available. Until then, exercise caution when browsing untrusted websites. Monitor the official Google Chrome release blog for updates regarding fixes.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
Chrome
Date Reserved
2026-05-28T17:24:44.271Z
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: 6a18c65de29bf47b503b50b3

Added to database: 5/28/2026, 10:49:01 PM

Last enriched: 5/29/2026, 12:05:19 AM

Last updated: 5/29/2026, 5:33:00 PM

Views: 9

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