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CVE-2026-9916: Out of bounds write in Google Chrome

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High
VulnerabilityCVE-2026-9916cvecve-2026-9916
Published: 05/28/2026 (05/28/2026, 22:25:23 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: Google
Product: Chrome

Description

CVE-2026-9916 is a high-severity out-of-bounds write vulnerability in the ANGLE 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 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 the time of publication. The vendor advisory linked does not explicitly state the patch or remediation status, so users should consult the official Chrome release notes for the latest update information.

CVSS v3.1

Score 8.3high

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
High
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
Required
Scope
Changed
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected software

Affected versions
=148.0.7778.216

AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 06/05/2026, 21:12:36 UTC

Technical Analysis

An out-of-bounds write vulnerability exists in the ANGLE graphics component of Google Chrome versions prior to 148.0.7778.216. This vulnerability allows a remote attacker, who has compromised the renderer process, to potentially perform a sandbox escape by delivering a crafted HTML page. The issue is classified as high severity with a CVSS score of 8.3, reflecting its potential impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vulnerability was publicly disclosed on May 28, 2026, and affects desktop Chrome installations. The official Google Chrome release blog is the authoritative source for patch and remediation details.

Potential Impact

Successful exploitation could allow an attacker with control over the renderer process to escape the Chrome sandbox, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution with higher privileges. This could compromise the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. No known exploits are reported in the wild at the time of disclosure.

Mitigation Recommendations

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the official Google Chrome stable channel update blog 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 available. Until patched, limiting exposure to untrusted web content and exercising caution with HTML content may reduce risk.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
Chrome
Date Reserved
2026-05-28T17:24:50.566Z
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: 6a18c664e29bf47b503b51ff

Added to database: 05/28/2026, 22:49:08 UTC

Last enriched: 06/05/2026, 21:12:36 UTC

Last updated: 07/31/2026, 19:23:00 UTC

Views: 55

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