CVE-2026-87457
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Race Condition in Google Chrome Updater on Windows

Publication date: 2026-09-09

Last updated on: 2026-09-09

Assigner: Chrome

Description
Race condition in Updater in Google Chrome on on Windows prior to 153.0.8010.36 allowed a local attacker to execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox via a local program. (Chromium security severity: Medium)

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Published
2026-09-09
Last Modified
2026-09-09
Generated
2026-09-09
AI Q&A
2026-09-09
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-87457
EUVD
EUVD-2026-74320

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Vendor Product Version / Range
google chrome to 153.0.8010.36 (exc)

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CWE ID Description
CWE-367 The product checks the state of a resource before using that resource, but the resource's state can change between the check and the use in a way that invalidates the results of the check.

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Executive Summary

This is a race condition vulnerability in the Updater component of Google Chrome for Windows. It allows a local attacker to execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox by exploiting timing issues in the update process.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker with local access to run malicious code on your system with elevated privileges, bypassing Chrome's security sandbox. This could lead to unauthorized system access or data theft.

Mitigation Strategies

Update Google Chrome to version 153.0.8010.36 or later to address the race condition in the Updater component.

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