CVE-2026-9940: Heap buffer overflow in Google Chrome
CVE-2026-9940 is a heap buffer overflow vulnerability in the ANGLE component of Google Chrome versions prior to 148. 0. 7778. 216. This flaw allows a remote attacker to potentially cause heap corruption 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 vendor remediation level stated in the input data. The vendor advisory linked indicates a stable channel update but does not explicitly confirm patch status in the provided data.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves a heap buffer overflow in the ANGLE graphics abstraction layer used by Google Chrome. Versions before 148.0.7778.216 are affected. Exploitation could occur remotely via a specially crafted HTML page that triggers heap corruption. The Chromium security team rates this issue as high severity. No CVSS score or detailed remediation status is provided in the input data, but a vendor advisory URL suggests a stable channel update was released around the publication date.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could lead to heap corruption, which may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service in affected Chrome versions prior to 148.0.7778.216. No known exploits in the wild have been reported at the time of this analysis.
Mitigation Recommendations
The vendor advisory linked references a stable channel update for Chrome, implying that updating to version 148.0.7778.216 or later addresses this vulnerability. Users and administrators should apply this update promptly. Patch status is not explicitly confirmed in the provided data; therefore, verify the vendor advisory for the latest remediation guidance.
CVE-2026-9940: Heap buffer overflow in Google Chrome
Description
CVE-2026-9940 is a heap buffer overflow vulnerability in the ANGLE component of Google Chrome versions prior to 148. 0. 7778. 216. This flaw allows a remote attacker to potentially cause heap corruption 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 vendor remediation level stated in the input data. The vendor advisory linked indicates a stable channel update but does not explicitly confirm patch status in the provided data.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves a heap buffer overflow in the ANGLE graphics abstraction layer used by Google Chrome. Versions before 148.0.7778.216 are affected. Exploitation could occur remotely via a specially crafted HTML page that triggers heap corruption. The Chromium security team rates this issue as high severity. No CVSS score or detailed remediation status is provided in the input data, but a vendor advisory URL suggests a stable channel update was released around the publication date.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could lead to heap corruption, which may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service in affected Chrome versions prior to 148.0.7778.216. No known exploits in the wild have been reported at the time of this analysis.
Mitigation Recommendations
The vendor advisory linked references a stable channel update for Chrome, implying that updating to version 148.0.7778.216 or later addresses this vulnerability. Users and administrators should apply this update promptly. Patch status is not explicitly confirmed in the provided data; therefore, verify the vendor advisory for the latest remediation guidance.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-05-28T17:24:56.188Z
- 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: 6a18c66fe29bf47b503b60d5
Added to database: 5/28/2026, 10:49:19 PM
Last enriched: 5/28/2026, 11:34:41 PM
Last updated: 5/29/2026, 7:54:39 AM
Views: 6
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