CVE-2026-9906: Out of bounds write in Google Chrome
CVE-2026-9906 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Chrome prior to version 148.0.7778.216 involving an out of bounds write in the GPU component. 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 affects desktop versions of Chrome and has a CVSS score of 8.3, indicating a significant risk. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time. The vendor advisory linked does not explicitly confirm patch availability or remediation status.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
An out of bounds write vulnerability exists in the GPU component of Google Chrome versions before 148.0.7778.216. This vulnerability can be triggered by a remote attacker who has compromised the renderer process, enabling a potential sandbox escape via a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability is rated high severity with a CVSS 3.1 score of 8.3, reflecting high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The issue was publicly disclosed on May 28, 2026. The vendor advisory is available but does not explicitly state the patch or remediation status.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker with control over the renderer process to escape the Chrome sandbox, potentially leading to full system compromise. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. No confirmed exploits in the wild have been reported.
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 and applied, users should exercise caution when browsing untrusted content and consider limiting exposure to potentially malicious web pages.
CVE-2026-9906: Out of bounds write in Google Chrome
Description
CVE-2026-9906 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Chrome prior to version 148.0.7778.216 involving an out of bounds write in the GPU component. 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 affects desktop versions of Chrome and has a CVSS score of 8.3, indicating a significant risk. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time. The vendor advisory linked does not explicitly confirm patch availability or remediation status.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.3high
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
An out of bounds write vulnerability exists in the GPU component of Google Chrome versions before 148.0.7778.216. This vulnerability can be triggered by a remote attacker who has compromised the renderer process, enabling a potential sandbox escape via a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability is rated high severity with a CVSS 3.1 score of 8.3, reflecting high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The issue was publicly disclosed on May 28, 2026. The vendor advisory is available but does not explicitly state the patch or remediation status.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker with control over the renderer process to escape the Chrome sandbox, potentially leading to full system compromise. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. No confirmed exploits in the wild have been reported.
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 and applied, users should exercise caution when browsing untrusted content and consider limiting exposure to potentially malicious web pages.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-05-28T17:24:48.499Z
- 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: 6a18c660e29bf47b503b5159
Added to database: 05/28/2026, 22:49:04 UTC
Last enriched: 06/05/2026, 21:12:06 UTC
Last updated: 07/31/2026, 19:23:00 UTC
Views: 40
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