CVE-2026-9900: Out of bounds write in Google Chrome
CVE-2026-9900 is an out-of-bounds write vulnerability in the ANGLE component of Google Chrome versions prior to 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 CVSS score provided for this issue. The vendor advisory indicates that the issue is addressed in Chrome version 148. 0. 7778.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves an out-of-bounds write in the ANGLE graphics engine within Google Chrome before version 148.0.7778.216. An attacker with control over the renderer process could exploit this flaw to perform a sandbox escape, which could lead to further compromise of the host system. The vulnerability is mitigated by updating to Chrome version 148.0.7778.216 or later.
Potential Impact
If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker who has compromised the renderer process to escape the Chrome sandbox, potentially gaining higher privileges on the host system. This elevates the risk of further system compromise beyond the browser sandbox. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Users should update Google Chrome to version 148.0.7778.216 or later, where this vulnerability has been fixed. Since this is a client-side application, applying the official update is the recommended and effective mitigation. No additional vendor advisories indicate alternative mitigations or that no action is required.
CVE-2026-9900: Out of bounds write in Google Chrome
Description
CVE-2026-9900 is an out-of-bounds write vulnerability in the ANGLE component of Google Chrome versions prior to 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 CVSS score provided for this issue. The vendor advisory indicates that the issue is addressed in Chrome version 148. 0. 7778.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves an out-of-bounds write in the ANGLE graphics engine within Google Chrome before version 148.0.7778.216. An attacker with control over the renderer process could exploit this flaw to perform a sandbox escape, which could lead to further compromise of the host system. The vulnerability is mitigated by updating to Chrome version 148.0.7778.216 or later.
Potential Impact
If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker who has compromised the renderer process to escape the Chrome sandbox, potentially gaining higher privileges on the host system. This elevates the risk of further system compromise beyond the browser sandbox. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Users should update Google Chrome to version 148.0.7778.216 or later, where this vulnerability has been fixed. Since this is a client-side application, applying the official update is the recommended and effective mitigation. No additional vendor advisories indicate alternative mitigations or that no action is required.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-05-28T17:24:47.080Z
- 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: 6a18c660e29bf47b503b5141
Added to database: 5/28/2026, 10:49:04 PM
Last enriched: 5/29/2026, 12:03:42 AM
Last updated: 5/29/2026, 8:16:22 AM
Views: 6
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