CVE-2026-87609: Use after free in Google Chrome
Use after free in Sharing in Google Chrome on on iOS prior to 153.0.8010.36 allowed a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox via crafted network traffic. (Chromium security severity: Medium)
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-87609 is a use-after-free vulnerability (CWE-416) affecting the Sharing feature in Google Chrome on iOS prior to version 153.0.8010.36. The vulnerability enables remote code execution outside the sandbox through specially crafted network traffic. The input data does not include a CVSS score or vendor advisory details, and no patch information is provided. The vulnerability is rated medium severity by Chromium security.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox on affected versions of Google Chrome on iOS, potentially compromising the security boundary of the browser environment. No known exploits in the wild have been reported at this time.
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 any available fixes promptly once released.
CVE-2026-87609: Use after free in Google Chrome
Description
Use after free in Sharing in Google Chrome on on iOS prior to 153.0.8010.36 allowed a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox via crafted network traffic. (Chromium security severity: Medium)
CVSS v3.1
Score 9.6critical
Affected software
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Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-87609 is a use-after-free vulnerability (CWE-416) affecting the Sharing feature in Google Chrome on iOS prior to version 153.0.8010.36. The vulnerability enables remote code execution outside the sandbox through specially crafted network traffic. The input data does not include a CVSS score or vendor advisory details, and no patch information is provided. The vulnerability is rated medium severity by Chromium security.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox on affected versions of Google Chrome on iOS, potentially compromising the security boundary of the browser environment. No known exploits in the wild have been reported at this time.
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 any available fixes promptly once released.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- GHSA-xhq6-qcfg-p669
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.4.0
- Aliases
- ["CVE-2026-87609"]
- Ecosystems
- []
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6aa15f90acd9273b49618a4f
Added to database: 09/09/2026, 13:30:56 UTC
Last enriched: 09/09/2026, 14:05:08 UTC
Last updated: 09/10/2026, 00:52:00 UTC
Views: 2
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