CVE-2026-87529: Numeric truncation error in Google Chrome
Numeric truncation error in Media in Google Chrome prior to 153.0.8010.36 allowed a remote attacker to potentially execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Medium)
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-87529 describes a numeric truncation error in the Media component of Google Chrome versions before 153.0.8010.36. This flaw could be exploited remotely via a specially crafted HTML page to execute arbitrary code outside the browser's sandbox environment. The vulnerability is associated with CWE-197 (Numeric Truncation Error). There is no detailed CVSS score or vendor advisory patch information available at this time.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow remote code execution outside the sandbox, potentially compromising the security boundary of the browser. The Chromium security team rates this vulnerability as medium severity. There are no known exploits in the wild currently.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Users and administrators should monitor official Google Chrome security advisories for updates and apply the fix once it is released.
CVE-2026-87529: Numeric truncation error in Google Chrome
Description
Numeric truncation error in Media in Google Chrome prior to 153.0.8010.36 allowed a remote attacker to potentially execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Medium)
CVSS v3.1
Score 9.6critical
Affected software
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Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-87529 describes a numeric truncation error in the Media component of Google Chrome versions before 153.0.8010.36. This flaw could be exploited remotely via a specially crafted HTML page to execute arbitrary code outside the browser's sandbox environment. The vulnerability is associated with CWE-197 (Numeric Truncation Error). There is no detailed CVSS score or vendor advisory patch information available at this time.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow remote code execution outside the sandbox, potentially compromising the security boundary of the browser. The Chromium security team rates this vulnerability as medium severity. There are no known exploits in the wild currently.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Users and administrators should monitor official Google Chrome security advisories for updates and apply the fix once it is released.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- GHSA-78jc-r3xh-4xw5
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.4.0
- Aliases
- ["CVE-2026-87529"]
- Ecosystems
- []
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6aa15f94acd9273b49618bef
Added to database: 09/09/2026, 13:31:00 UTC
Last enriched: 09/09/2026, 14:13:46 UTC
Last updated: 09/09/2026, 22:52:15 UTC
Views: 3
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