CVE-2026-87596
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Out-of-Bounds Read in Google Chrome

Publication date: 2026-09-09

Last updated on: 2026-09-09

Assigner: Chrome

Description
Out of bounds read in ANGLE in Google Chrome prior to 153.0.8010.36 allowed a remote attacker to read memory outside the sandbox via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)

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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
N/A
NVD
CVE-2026-87596
EUVD
EUVD-2026-74503

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

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CWE ID Description
CWE-125 The product reads data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer.

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Executive Summary

This is an out of bounds read vulnerability in ANGLE, a graphics library used by Google Chrome. It allows a remote attacker to read memory outside the sandbox by tricking a user into visiting a specially crafted HTML page. This occurs in Chrome versions prior to 153.0.8010.36.

Detection Guidance

Detection typically involves checking the version of Google Chrome installed. If the version is prior to 153.0.8010.36, the system is vulnerable. Commands like 'google-chrome --version' or checking the installed package version can help identify affected systems.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this to access sensitive data in memory, potentially including passwords, cookies, or other private information. It may also enable further attacks if combined with other vulnerabilities.

Mitigation Strategies

Update Google Chrome to version 153.0.8010.36 or later immediately. Disable automatic loading of HTML pages from untrusted sources and restrict access to suspicious websites until the update is applied.

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