CVE-2026-9896: Out of bounds write in Google Chrome
CVE-2026-9896 is an out-of-bounds write vulnerability in the V8 JavaScript engine used by Google Chrome versions prior to 148. 0. 7778. 216. This flaw allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code within the browser's sandbox by delivering a specially crafted HTML page. The vulnerability is classified with high severity by Chromium security. There is no explicit CVSS score provided, and no confirmed exploits in the wild have been reported. The vendor advisory linked corresponds to a stable channel update that presumably addresses this issue.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
An out-of-bounds write vulnerability exists in the V8 engine of Google Chrome before version 148.0.7778.216. This vulnerability enables remote code execution inside the sandbox via crafted HTML content. The issue was publicly disclosed and patched by Google in a stable channel update. No CVSS score is available, and no known active exploitation has been reported.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code within the sandboxed environment of the Chrome browser, potentially leading to unauthorized actions or compromise of the browser process. However, there are no reports of active exploitation in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
A fix is available as part of the Chrome stable channel update version 148.0.7778.216. Users and administrators should update their Chrome installations to this version or later to remediate the vulnerability. Refer to the official Google Chrome release blog for update details: https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/05/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0877304591.html
CVE-2026-9896: Out of bounds write in Google Chrome
Description
CVE-2026-9896 is an out-of-bounds write vulnerability in the V8 JavaScript engine used by Google Chrome versions prior to 148. 0. 7778. 216. This flaw allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code within the browser's sandbox by delivering a specially crafted HTML page. The vulnerability is classified with high severity by Chromium security. There is no explicit CVSS score provided, and no confirmed exploits in the wild have been reported. The vendor advisory linked corresponds to a stable channel update that presumably addresses this issue.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
An out-of-bounds write vulnerability exists in the V8 engine of Google Chrome before version 148.0.7778.216. This vulnerability enables remote code execution inside the sandbox via crafted HTML content. The issue was publicly disclosed and patched by Google in a stable channel update. No CVSS score is available, and no known active exploitation has been reported.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code within the sandboxed environment of the Chrome browser, potentially leading to unauthorized actions or compromise of the browser process. However, there are no reports of active exploitation in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
A fix is available as part of the Chrome stable channel update version 148.0.7778.216. Users and administrators should update their Chrome installations to this version or later to remediate the vulnerability. Refer to the official Google Chrome release blog for update details: 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
- 2026-05-28T17:24:45.998Z
- 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: 6a18c65de29bf47b503b50cf
Added to database: 5/28/2026, 10:49:01 PM
Last enriched: 5/29/2026, 12:04:15 AM
Last updated: 5/29/2026, 8:16:38 AM
Views: 6
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