CVE-2026-9926
Heap Buffer Overflow in Google Chrome
Publication date: 2026-05-28
Last updated on: 2026-05-29
Assigner: Chrome
Description
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Meta Information
Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| chrome | 148.0.7778.216 |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-122 | A heap overflow condition is a buffer overflow, where the buffer that can be overwritten is allocated in the heap portion of memory, generally meaning that the buffer was allocated using a routine such as malloc(). |
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AI Powered Q&A
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
To mitigate this vulnerability, update Google Chrome to version 148.0.7778.216 or later, as the issue is fixed in that release.
Avoid visiting untrusted or suspicious websites that could host crafted HTML pages exploiting this vulnerability.
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability is a heap buffer overflow in ANGLE, a component used in Google Chrome versions prior to 148.0.7778.216. It allows a remote attacker who has already compromised the renderer process to potentially escape the browser's sandbox by using a specially crafted HTML page.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to break out of the sandbox environment that normally restricts the renderer process. This could lead to further compromise of the system beyond the browser, potentially allowing execution of arbitrary code or access to sensitive information.