CVE-2026-9908: Out of bounds read in Google Chrome
Out of bounds read in ANGLE in Google Chrome prior to 148.0.7778.216 allowed a remote attacker to obtain potentially sensitive information from process memory via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves an out-of-bounds read in the ANGLE graphics abstraction layer within Google Chrome before version 148.0.7778.216. Exploitation requires a remote attacker to present a specially crafted HTML page that triggers the memory read, potentially exposing sensitive data from the browser's process memory. The issue was publicly disclosed on May 28, 2026, with a high severity rating assigned by Chromium security. No CVSS score or detailed remediation information is currently available from the vendor advisory.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could lead to unauthorized disclosure of potentially sensitive information from the memory space of the affected Chrome process. There is no indication of code execution or broader system compromise. No known active exploits have been reported at this time.
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 monitor for official updates from Google and apply them promptly once available.
CVE-2026-9908: Out of bounds read in Google Chrome
Description
Out of bounds read in ANGLE in Google Chrome prior to 148.0.7778.216 allowed a remote attacker to obtain potentially sensitive information from process memory via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)
CVSS v3.1
Score 6.5medium
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves an out-of-bounds read in the ANGLE graphics abstraction layer within Google Chrome before version 148.0.7778.216. Exploitation requires a remote attacker to present a specially crafted HTML page that triggers the memory read, potentially exposing sensitive data from the browser's process memory. The issue was publicly disclosed on May 28, 2026, with a high severity rating assigned by Chromium security. No CVSS score or detailed remediation information is currently available from the vendor advisory.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could lead to unauthorized disclosure of potentially sensitive information from the memory space of the affected Chrome process. There is no indication of code execution or broader system compromise. No known active exploits have been reported at this time.
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 monitor for official updates from Google and apply them promptly once available.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-05-28T17:24:48.920Z
- 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: 6a18c664e29bf47b503b51df
Added to database: 05/28/2026, 22:49:08 UTC
Last enriched: 05/28/2026, 23:50:25 UTC
Last updated: 07/31/2026, 19:23:00 UTC
Views: 42
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