CVE-2026-9930: Out of bounds write in Google Chrome
CVE-2026-9930 is an out of bounds write vulnerability in the Dawn component of Google Chrome on Mac systems prior to version 148. 0. 7778. 216. This flaw allows a remote attacker to cause an out of bounds memory write by delivering a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability is classified with high severity by Chromium security. There is no CVSS score provided, and no explicit patch or remediation level is confirmed in the available data. The vendor advisory linked references a stable channel update but does not explicitly confirm patch status for this specific issue.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves an out of bounds write in the Dawn component of Google Chrome on Mac platforms before version 148.0.7778.216. An attacker can exploit this by crafting a malicious HTML page that triggers the out of bounds memory write. The issue is recognized by Chromium security as high severity. No CVSS score or detailed remediation information is provided in the input data. The vendor advisory URL points to a stable channel update announcement, but it does not explicitly state the patch status for this vulnerability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow a remote attacker to perform an out of bounds memory write, which may lead to memory corruption and potentially arbitrary code execution or browser instability. The exact impact beyond the out of bounds write is not detailed in the provided information. There are no known exploits in the wild at the time of this report.
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. Users should update to Chrome version 148.0.7778.216 or later once confirmed to include the fix. Until confirmation, exercise caution when browsing untrusted websites.
CVE-2026-9930: Out of bounds write in Google Chrome
Description
CVE-2026-9930 is an out of bounds write vulnerability in the Dawn component of Google Chrome on Mac systems prior to version 148. 0. 7778. 216. This flaw allows a remote attacker to cause an out of bounds memory write by delivering a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability is classified with high severity by Chromium security. There is no CVSS score provided, and no explicit patch or remediation level is confirmed in the available data. The vendor advisory linked references a stable channel update but does not explicitly confirm patch status for this specific issue.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves an out of bounds write in the Dawn component of Google Chrome on Mac platforms before version 148.0.7778.216. An attacker can exploit this by crafting a malicious HTML page that triggers the out of bounds memory write. The issue is recognized by Chromium security as high severity. No CVSS score or detailed remediation information is provided in the input data. The vendor advisory URL points to a stable channel update announcement, but it does not explicitly state the patch status for this vulnerability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow a remote attacker to perform an out of bounds memory write, which may lead to memory corruption and potentially arbitrary code execution or browser instability. The exact impact beyond the out of bounds write is not detailed in the provided information. There are no known exploits in the wild at the time of this report.
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. Users should update to Chrome version 148.0.7778.216 or later once confirmed to include the fix. Until confirmation, exercise caution when browsing untrusted websites.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-05-28T17:24:53.638Z
- 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: 6a18c66ae29bf47b503b6058
Added to database: 5/28/2026, 10:49:14 PM
Last enriched: 5/28/2026, 11:35:38 PM
Last updated: 5/29/2026, 8:15:31 AM
Views: 6
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