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 is classified with high severity by Chromium security. There is no CVSS score provided, and the vendor advisory linked does not explicitly confirm patch availability or remediation status. No known exploits in the wild have been reported at this time.
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. An attacker with control over the renderer process can leverage this overflow to execute arbitrary code inside the sandbox environment via a crafted HTML page. The issue is recognized as high severity by Chromium security. The vendor advisory is available but does not explicitly state whether a patch or fix has been released. The vulnerability affects desktop versions of Chrome prior to the specified version.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows code execution within the sandboxed renderer process, which could lead to further compromise of the browser environment. However, exploitation requires prior compromise of the renderer process. No public exploits are currently known. The impact is considered high due to the potential for arbitrary code execution.
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 an official fix is confirmed, users should update to Chrome version 148.0.7778.216 or later once available. No other specific mitigations are indicated by the vendor advisory.
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 is classified with high severity by Chromium security. There is no CVSS score provided, and the vendor advisory linked does not explicitly confirm patch availability or remediation status. No known exploits in the wild have been reported at this time.
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. An attacker with control over the renderer process can leverage this overflow to execute arbitrary code inside the sandbox environment via a crafted HTML page. The issue is recognized as high severity by Chromium security. The vendor advisory is available but does not explicitly state whether a patch or fix has been released. The vulnerability affects desktop versions of Chrome prior to the specified version.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows code execution within the sandboxed renderer process, which could lead to further compromise of the browser environment. However, exploitation requires prior compromise of the renderer process. No public exploits are currently known. The impact is considered high due to the potential for arbitrary code execution.
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 an official fix is confirmed, users should update to Chrome version 148.0.7778.216 or later once available. No other specific mitigations are indicated by the vendor advisory.
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: 5/28/2026, 10:49:08 PM
Last enriched: 5/28/2026, 11:50:19 PM
Last updated: 5/29/2026, 7:35:30 AM
Views: 5
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