CVE-2026-9909: Integer overflow in Google Chrome
CVE-2026-9909 is an integer overflow vulnerability in the Skia component of Google Chrome versions prior to 148.0.7778.216. This flaw allows a remote attacker who has already compromised the renderer process to execute arbitrary code within the sandbox by using a specially crafted HTML page. The vulnerability has a high severity rating and a CVSS score of 7.5. There is no explicit patch or remediation level stated in the provided data, but a vendor advisory link is available for further details.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves an integer overflow in the Skia graphics library used by Google Chrome before version 148.0.7778.216. Exploitation requires prior compromise of the renderer process and enables arbitrary code execution inside the sandbox environment via a crafted HTML page. The issue is classified as high severity with a CVSS 3.1 score of 7.5, indicating network attack vector, high complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vendor advisory is referenced but does not explicitly confirm patch status in the provided data.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an attacker with control over the renderer process to execute arbitrary code within the sandbox, potentially leading to further compromise of the affected system. The high CVSS score reflects significant impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. There are no known exploits in the wild at the time of this report.
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 with untrusted web content and consider restricting access to potentially malicious sites. No vendor advisory states that no action is required or that the issue is already mitigated.
CVE-2026-9909: Integer overflow in Google Chrome
Description
CVE-2026-9909 is an integer overflow vulnerability in the Skia component of Google Chrome versions prior to 148.0.7778.216. This flaw allows a remote attacker who has already compromised the renderer process to execute arbitrary code within the sandbox by using a specially crafted HTML page. The vulnerability has a high severity rating and a CVSS score of 7.5. There is no explicit patch or remediation level stated in the provided data, but a vendor advisory link is available for further details.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.5high
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves an integer overflow in the Skia graphics library used by Google Chrome before version 148.0.7778.216. Exploitation requires prior compromise of the renderer process and enables arbitrary code execution inside the sandbox environment via a crafted HTML page. The issue is classified as high severity with a CVSS 3.1 score of 7.5, indicating network attack vector, high complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vendor advisory is referenced but does not explicitly confirm patch status in the provided data.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an attacker with control over the renderer process to execute arbitrary code within the sandbox, potentially leading to further compromise of the affected system. The high CVSS score reflects significant impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. There are no known exploits in the wild at the time of this report.
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 with untrusted web content and consider restricting access to potentially malicious sites. No vendor advisory states that no action is required or that the issue is already mitigated.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-05-28T17:24:49.122Z
- 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: 6a18c664e29bf47b503b51e3
Added to database: 05/28/2026, 22:49:08 UTC
Last enriched: 06/05/2026, 21:12:10 UTC
Last updated: 07/31/2026, 19:23:00 UTC
Views: 33
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