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CVE-2026-9924: Heap buffer overflow in Google Chrome

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VulnerabilityCVE-2026-9924cvecve-2026-9924
Published: 05/28/2026 (05/28/2026, 22:25:25 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: Google
Product: Chrome

Description

CVE-2026-9924 is a heap buffer overflow vulnerability in the ANGLE component of Google Chrome on Windows versions prior to 148.0.7778.216. This flaw allows a remote attacker who has already compromised the renderer process to potentially escape the sandbox by using a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability is rated high severity with a CVSS score of 8.3. No known exploits in the wild have been reported at this time. A vendor advisory from Google is available but does not explicitly state the patch status or remediation level in the provided data.

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

GitHub Actionsmore threats →ai
google/chrome
pkg:github/google/chrome
Affected versions
<148.0.7778.216

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AILast updated: 06/05/2026, 21:12:57 UTC

Technical Analysis

This vulnerability involves a heap buffer overflow in the ANGLE graphics engine within Google Chrome on Windows platforms before version 148.0.7778.216. An attacker with control over the renderer process could exploit this flaw to perform a sandbox escape, which could lead to elevated privileges or further system compromise. The issue is addressed in Chrome version 148.0.7778.216, indicating that earlier versions are vulnerable. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates network attack vector, high attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, scope changed, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

Potential Impact

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker who has compromised the renderer process to escape the Chrome sandbox on Windows, potentially leading to full system compromise. The impact includes high confidentiality, integrity, and availability loss as indicated by the CVSS score. There are no reports of active exploitation in the wild as of the published date.

Mitigation Recommendations

Google has released Chrome version 148.0.7778.216 which addresses this vulnerability. Users and administrators should update affected Chrome installations to this version or later to mitigate the risk. Patch status is not explicitly confirmed in the advisory excerpt provided, so users should consult the official Google Chrome release blog for confirmation and further details. Until updated, users should exercise caution when interacting with untrusted web content, especially if the renderer process could be compromised.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
Chrome
Date Reserved
2026-05-28T17:24:52.276Z
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: 6a18c667e29bf47b503b526d

Added to database: 05/28/2026, 22:49:11 UTC

Last enriched: 06/05/2026, 21:12:57 UTC

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

Views: 31

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