CVE-2026-9967: Out of bounds write in Google Chrome
CVE-2026-9967 is an out-of-bounds write vulnerability in the GPU component of Google Chrome versions prior to 148. 0. 7778. 216. This flaw could allow a remote attacker to potentially escape the browser's sandbox by delivering a specially crafted HTML page. The vulnerability is classified with high severity by Chromium security. No CVSS score is provided, and there is no explicit vendor advisory stating the patch status, but the affected version indicates that updating to 148. 0. 7778. 216 or later addresses the issue.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves an out-of-bounds write in the GPU subsystem of Google Chrome before version 148.0.7778.216. Exploitation could enable a remote attacker to bypass sandbox restrictions via a crafted HTML page. The issue is recognized as high severity by Chromium security. The vendor advisory link references a stable channel update, implying that the issue is fixed in version 148.0.7778.216.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow a remote attacker to perform a sandbox escape, potentially leading to execution of arbitrary code outside the browser sandbox. This elevates the risk of system compromise when visiting malicious web content. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Users and administrators should update Google Chrome to version 148.0.7778.216 or later to remediate this vulnerability. The vendor advisory indicates that the fix is included in this stable channel update. No additional mitigation steps are specified or required.
CVE-2026-9967: Out of bounds write in Google Chrome
Description
CVE-2026-9967 is an out-of-bounds write vulnerability in the GPU component of Google Chrome versions prior to 148. 0. 7778. 216. This flaw could allow a remote attacker to potentially escape the browser's sandbox by delivering a specially crafted HTML page. The vulnerability is classified with high severity by Chromium security. No CVSS score is provided, and there is no explicit vendor advisory stating the patch status, but the affected version indicates that updating to 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 write in the GPU subsystem of Google Chrome before version 148.0.7778.216. Exploitation could enable a remote attacker to bypass sandbox restrictions via a crafted HTML page. The issue is recognized as high severity by Chromium security. The vendor advisory link references a stable channel update, implying that the issue is fixed in version 148.0.7778.216.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow a remote attacker to perform a sandbox escape, potentially leading to execution of arbitrary code outside the browser sandbox. This elevates the risk of system compromise when visiting malicious web content. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Users and administrators should update Google Chrome to version 148.0.7778.216 or later to remediate this vulnerability. The vendor advisory indicates that the fix is included in this stable channel update. No additional mitigation steps are specified or required.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-05-28T17:25:03.838Z
- 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: 6a18c67be29bf47b503b6423
Added to database: 5/28/2026, 10:49:31 PM
Last enriched: 5/28/2026, 11:19:10 PM
Last updated: 5/29/2026, 2:48:35 PM
Views: 6
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