CVE-2026-9895: Out of bounds read in Google Chrome
CVE-2026-9895 is an out of bounds read vulnerability in the GPU component of Google Chrome prior to version 148. 0. 7778. 216. This flaw could allow a remote attacker who has already compromised the renderer process to potentially escape the sandbox by using a specially crafted HTML page. The vulnerability is classified with high severity by Chromium security. There is no explicit patch status provided in the available data, and no CVSS score has been assigned.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves an out of bounds read in the GPU subsystem of Google Chrome versions before 148.0.7778.216. Exploitation requires prior compromise of the renderer process and could lead to sandbox escape, increasing the attacker's privileges and ability to affect the host system. The issue was publicly disclosed with a high severity rating by Chromium security. The vendor advisory link is provided but does not explicitly confirm patch availability or remediation details.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could enable an attacker with control over the renderer process to escape the Chrome sandbox, potentially leading to greater system compromise beyond the browser sandbox. This elevates the risk associated with renderer process compromises by allowing further privilege escalation.
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 official fixes are confirmed, users should exercise caution with untrusted content and ensure Chrome is updated to the latest available version.
CVE-2026-9895: Out of bounds read in Google Chrome
Description
CVE-2026-9895 is an out of bounds read vulnerability in the GPU component of Google Chrome prior to version 148. 0. 7778. 216. This flaw could allow a remote attacker who has already compromised the renderer process to potentially escape the sandbox by using a specially crafted HTML page. The vulnerability is classified with high severity by Chromium security. There is no explicit patch status provided in the available data, and no CVSS score has been assigned.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves an out of bounds read in the GPU subsystem of Google Chrome versions before 148.0.7778.216. Exploitation requires prior compromise of the renderer process and could lead to sandbox escape, increasing the attacker's privileges and ability to affect the host system. The issue was publicly disclosed with a high severity rating by Chromium security. The vendor advisory link is provided but does not explicitly confirm patch availability or remediation details.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could enable an attacker with control over the renderer process to escape the Chrome sandbox, potentially leading to greater system compromise beyond the browser sandbox. This elevates the risk associated with renderer process compromises by allowing further privilege escalation.
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 official fixes are confirmed, users should exercise caution with untrusted content and ensure Chrome is updated to the latest available version.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-05-28T17:24:45.774Z
- 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: 6a18c65de29bf47b503b50cb
Added to database: 5/28/2026, 10:49:01 PM
Last enriched: 5/29/2026, 12:04:25 AM
Last updated: 5/29/2026, 8:16:39 AM
Views: 5
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