CVE-2026-9975: Out of bounds read and write in Google Chrome
CVE-2026-9975 is an out of bounds read and write vulnerability in the ANGLE component of Google Chrome versions prior to 148. 0. 7778. 216. This flaw could allow a remote attacker who has already compromised the renderer process to potentially escape the sandbox by using a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability is classified with high severity by Chromium security. There is no explicit patch status provided in the available data, but a vendor advisory link is given for the Chrome stable channel update. No known exploits in the wild have been reported at this time.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves out of bounds memory access (read and write) in the ANGLE graphics engine within Google Chrome before version 148.0.7778.216. An attacker with control over the renderer process could leverage this flaw to break out of Chrome's sandbox environment, increasing the potential impact of a renderer compromise. The issue was publicly disclosed on May 28, 2026, with a high severity rating from Chromium security. The vendor advisory points to a stable channel update, implying that a fix is available in version 148.0.7778.216 or later.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could enable an attacker who has compromised the renderer process to escape the sandbox, potentially leading to greater system compromise beyond the browser process. This elevates the risk associated with renderer process compromises, making it a significant security concern.
Mitigation Recommendations
A fix is available in Google Chrome version 148.0.7778.216 and later. Users and administrators should update to this version or newer to remediate this vulnerability. Since this is not a cloud service, remediation depends on applying the update. Refer to the official Google Chrome stable channel update advisory at https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/05/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0877304591.html for details.
CVE-2026-9975: Out of bounds read and write in Google Chrome
Description
CVE-2026-9975 is an out of bounds read and write vulnerability in the ANGLE component of Google Chrome versions prior to 148. 0. 7778. 216. This flaw could allow a remote attacker who has already compromised the renderer process to potentially escape the sandbox by using a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability is classified with high severity by Chromium security. There is no explicit patch status provided in the available data, but a vendor advisory link is given for the Chrome stable channel update. No known exploits in the wild have been reported at this time.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves out of bounds memory access (read and write) in the ANGLE graphics engine within Google Chrome before version 148.0.7778.216. An attacker with control over the renderer process could leverage this flaw to break out of Chrome's sandbox environment, increasing the potential impact of a renderer compromise. The issue was publicly disclosed on May 28, 2026, with a high severity rating from Chromium security. The vendor advisory points to a stable channel update, implying that a fix is available in version 148.0.7778.216 or later.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could enable an attacker who has compromised the renderer process to escape the sandbox, potentially leading to greater system compromise beyond the browser process. This elevates the risk associated with renderer process compromises, making it a significant security concern.
Mitigation Recommendations
A fix is available in Google Chrome version 148.0.7778.216 and later. Users and administrators should update to this version or newer to remediate this vulnerability. Since this is not a cloud service, remediation depends on applying the update. Refer to the official Google Chrome stable channel update advisory at https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/05/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0877304591.html for details.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-05-28T17:25:05.751Z
- 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: 6a18c67be29bf47b503b6443
Added to database: 5/28/2026, 10:49:31 PM
Last enriched: 5/28/2026, 11:18:24 PM
Last updated: 5/29/2026, 2:38:01 PM
Views: 6
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