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CVE-2026-9974: Out of bounds write in Google Chrome

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High
VulnerabilityCVE-2026-9974cvecve-2026-9974
Published: 05/28/2026 (05/28/2026, 22:25:42 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: Google
Product: Chrome

Description

CVE-2026-9974 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Chrome prior to version 148.0.7778.216 involving an out-of-bounds write in the GPU component. This flaw could allow a remote attacker who has already compromised the renderer process to potentially escape the sandbox by using a specially crafted HTML page. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 8.3, indicating a significant risk. There are no known exploits in the wild at the time of publication. The vendor advisory linked does not explicitly state the patch or remediation status, and no direct patch links are provided in the data.

CVSS v3.1

Score 8.3high

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
High
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
Required
Scope
Changed
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected software

GitHub Actionsmore threats →ai
google/chrome
pkg:github/google/chrome
Affected versions
<148.0.7778.216

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AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 06/05/2026, 21:16:32 UTC

Technical Analysis

An out-of-bounds write vulnerability exists in the GPU component of Google Chrome versions before 148.0.7778.216. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote attacker with control over the renderer process to perform a sandbox escape, which could lead to full compromise of the affected system. The issue is classified with a high severity and a CVSS score of 8.3, reflecting its potential impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vulnerability was publicly disclosed on May 28, 2026, and Google has published a stable channel update announcement, but explicit patch status is not confirmed in the provided data.

Potential Impact

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker who has compromised the renderer process to escape the sandbox, potentially gaining elevated privileges and executing arbitrary code outside the browser's restricted environment. This could lead to full system compromise, affecting confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. There are no reports of active exploitation in the wild at the time of disclosure.

Mitigation Recommendations

The vendor has published a stable channel update announcement for Google Chrome version 148.0.7778.216, which presumably addresses this vulnerability. However, the explicit patch or remediation status is not confirmed in the provided data. Users and administrators should update Google Chrome to version 148.0.7778.216 or later as soon as possible to mitigate this vulnerability. Patch status is not yet confirmed in the vendor advisory content provided; check the official Google Chrome release notes and advisories for the latest remediation guidance.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
Chrome
Date Reserved
2026-05-28T17:25:05.569Z
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: 6a18c67be29bf47b503b643f

Added to database: 05/28/2026, 22:49:31 UTC

Last enriched: 06/05/2026, 21:16:32 UTC

Last updated: 07/31/2026, 19:23:00 UTC

Views: 40

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