CVE-2026-9943: Out of bounds read in Google Chrome
CVE-2026-9943 is an out of bounds read vulnerability in the WebGL component of Google Chrome on Android versions prior to 148. 0. 7778. 216. This flaw could allow a remote attacker to leak cross-origin data by tricking a user into visiting a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability is classified with high severity by Chromium security. There is no explicit patch status provided in the input data, but the affected version indicates that updating to Chrome 148. 0. 7778. 216 or later addresses the issue.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves an out of bounds read in the WebGL implementation of Google Chrome on Android devices before version 148.0.7778.216. Exploitation could lead to unauthorized disclosure of cross-origin data through a maliciously crafted HTML page. The issue was publicly disclosed on May 28, 2026, and is tracked as CVE-2026-9943. Although no CVSS score is assigned, Chromium rates the severity as high. The vendor advisory linked corresponds to a Chrome stable channel update, implying a fix is included in the specified version.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows a remote attacker to leak cross-origin data, potentially exposing sensitive information from other web origins. This compromises the confidentiality of user data accessed via the browser. There is no indication of code execution or system compromise from the provided data.
Mitigation Recommendations
Users should update Google Chrome on Android to version 148.0.7778.216 or later to remediate this vulnerability. The vendor advisory linked indicates that the issue is addressed in this update. Patch status is not explicitly confirmed in the input data, so users should verify the update availability and apply it promptly. No additional mitigation steps are specified by the vendor.
CVE-2026-9943: Out of bounds read in Google Chrome
Description
CVE-2026-9943 is an out of bounds read vulnerability in the WebGL component of Google Chrome on Android versions prior to 148. 0. 7778. 216. This flaw could allow a remote attacker to leak cross-origin data by tricking a user into visiting a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability is classified with high severity by Chromium security. There is no explicit patch status provided in the input data, but the affected version indicates that updating to Chrome 148. 0. 7778. 216 or later addresses the issue.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves an out of bounds read in the WebGL implementation of Google Chrome on Android devices before version 148.0.7778.216. Exploitation could lead to unauthorized disclosure of cross-origin data through a maliciously crafted HTML page. The issue was publicly disclosed on May 28, 2026, and is tracked as CVE-2026-9943. Although no CVSS score is assigned, Chromium rates the severity as high. The vendor advisory linked corresponds to a Chrome stable channel update, implying a fix is included in the specified version.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows a remote attacker to leak cross-origin data, potentially exposing sensitive information from other web origins. This compromises the confidentiality of user data accessed via the browser. There is no indication of code execution or system compromise from the provided data.
Mitigation Recommendations
Users should update Google Chrome on Android to version 148.0.7778.216 or later to remediate this vulnerability. The vendor advisory linked indicates that the issue is addressed in this update. Patch status is not explicitly confirmed in the input data, so users should verify the update availability and apply it promptly. No additional mitigation steps are specified by the vendor.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-05-28T17:24:56.821Z
- 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: 6a18c66fe29bf47b503b60e1
Added to database: 5/28/2026, 10:49:19 PM
Last enriched: 5/28/2026, 11:34:15 PM
Last updated: 5/29/2026, 1:09:11 PM
Views: 6
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