CVE-2026-9973
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Out-of-Bounds Write in Google Chrome V8 Engine

Publication date: 2026-05-28

Last updated on: 2026-05-29

Assigner: Chrome

Description
Out of bounds write in V8 in Google Chrome prior to 148.0.7778.216 allowed a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code inside a sandbox via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)
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Published
2026-05-28
Last Modified
2026-05-29
Generated
2026-06-19
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2026-05-29
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-18
NVD
CVE-2026-9973
EUVD
EUVD-2026-33115
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Showing 2 associated CPEs
Vendor Product Version / Range
google chrome to 148.0.7778.216 (exc)
google chrome to 148.0.7778.215 (exc)
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CWE ID Description
CWE-787 The product writes data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer.
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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is an out of bounds write in the V8 JavaScript engine used by Google Chrome versions prior to 148.0.7778.216. It allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code inside a sandbox by tricking the browser into processing a specially crafted HTML page.

Impact Analysis

The vulnerability can allow an attacker to run arbitrary code on your system within the sandbox environment of the browser. This could potentially lead to unauthorized actions or compromise of your system's security if exploited.

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