CVE-2026-9928: Out of bounds read in Google Chrome
CVE-2026-9928 is an out-of-bounds read vulnerability in the ANGLE component of Google Chrome on Windows versions prior to 148. 0. 7778. 216. This flaw could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code by convincing a user to visit a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability is classified with high severity by Chromium security. There is no explicit patch status provided in the input, but a vendor advisory link is available for further details. No known exploits in the wild have been reported at this time.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves an out-of-bounds read in the ANGLE graphics abstraction layer within Google Chrome on Windows platforms before version 148.0.7778.216. Exploitation requires a user to load a specially crafted HTML page, potentially enabling remote code execution. The issue was publicly disclosed on May 28, 2026, and is rated as high severity by the Chromium security team. No CVSS score is provided. The vendor advisory linked should be consulted for official remediation information.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected systems via a crafted HTML page. This could lead to compromise of the user's system running vulnerable Chrome versions on Windows. No known active exploits have been reported, reducing immediate risk but not eliminating it.
Mitigation Recommendations
The vendor advisory link is provided but does not explicitly state the patch or remediation status in the input data. Users should update Google Chrome to version 148.0.7778.216 or later once available. Patch status is not yet confirmed in the provided data—check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance.
CVE-2026-9928: Out of bounds read in Google Chrome
Description
CVE-2026-9928 is an out-of-bounds read vulnerability in the ANGLE component of Google Chrome on Windows versions prior to 148. 0. 7778. 216. This flaw could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code by convincing a user to visit a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability is classified with high severity by Chromium security. There is no explicit patch status provided in the input, but a vendor advisory link is available for further details. 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 out-of-bounds read in the ANGLE graphics abstraction layer within Google Chrome on Windows platforms before version 148.0.7778.216. Exploitation requires a user to load a specially crafted HTML page, potentially enabling remote code execution. The issue was publicly disclosed on May 28, 2026, and is rated as high severity by the Chromium security team. No CVSS score is provided. The vendor advisory linked should be consulted for official remediation information.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected systems via a crafted HTML page. This could lead to compromise of the user's system running vulnerable Chrome versions on Windows. No known active exploits have been reported, reducing immediate risk but not eliminating it.
Mitigation Recommendations
The vendor advisory link is provided but does not explicitly state the patch or remediation status in the input data. Users should update Google Chrome to version 148.0.7778.216 or later once available. Patch status is not yet confirmed in the provided data—check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-05-28T17:24:53.108Z
- 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: 6a18c66ae29bf47b503b6050
Added to database: 5/28/2026, 10:49:14 PM
Last enriched: 5/28/2026, 11:35:51 PM
Last updated: 5/29/2026, 8:15:32 AM
Views: 5
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