CVE-2026-9916: Out of bounds write in Google Chrome
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.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
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.
CVE-2026-9916: Out of bounds write in Google 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
Affected software
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
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.
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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