CVE-2026-9906: Out of bounds write in Google Chrome
CVE-2026-9906 is an out-of-bounds write 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 CVSS score available, and the vendor advisory does not explicitly confirm patch availability or remediation status.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves an out-of-bounds write 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 beyond the renderer sandbox. The issue was publicly disclosed on May 28, 2026, with a vendor advisory linked but no explicit patch or remediation details provided in the input data.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker who has compromised the renderer process to escape the sandbox, potentially leading to higher privilege code execution on the host system. This elevates the risk of further system compromise beyond the browser sandbox.
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. Users should update to Chrome version 148.0.7778.216 or later once confirmed. Until then, no specific mitigation steps are confirmed by the vendor.
CVE-2026-9906: Out of bounds write in Google Chrome
Description
CVE-2026-9906 is an out-of-bounds write 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 CVSS score available, and the vendor advisory does not explicitly confirm patch availability or remediation status.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves an out-of-bounds write 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 beyond the renderer sandbox. The issue was publicly disclosed on May 28, 2026, with a vendor advisory linked but no explicit patch or remediation details provided in the input data.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker who has compromised the renderer process to escape the sandbox, potentially leading to higher privilege code execution on the host system. This elevates the risk of further system compromise beyond the browser sandbox.
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. Users should update to Chrome version 148.0.7778.216 or later once confirmed. Until then, no specific mitigation steps are confirmed by the vendor.
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: 5/28/2026, 10:49:04 PM
Last enriched: 5/28/2026, 11:50:41 PM
Last updated: 5/29/2026, 8:16:21 AM
Views: 4
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