CVE-2026-87638

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Out-of-Bounds Write in Google Chrome Media

Publication date: 2026-09-09

Last updated on: 2026-09-10

Assigner: Chrome

Description

Out of bounds write in Media in Google Chrome prior to 153.0.8010.36 allowed a remote attacker to potentially execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Medium)

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Published

2026-09-09

Last Modified

2026-09-10

Generated

2026-09-29

AI Q&A

2026-09-09

EPSS Evaluated

2026-09-27

NVD

CVE-2026-87638

EUVD

EUVD-2026-74423

Affected Vendors & Products

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

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Exploitability

CWE

KEV

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 issue in the Media component of Google Chrome versions before 153.0.8010.36. It allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox by tricking a user into visiting a specially crafted HTML page.

Detection Guidance

This vulnerability is specific to Google Chrome versions prior to 153.0.8010.36. Detection involves checking the installed Chrome version. On Windows, run: wmic product where name='Google Chrome' get version. On Linux, run: google-chrome --version. If the version is below 153.0.8010.36, the system is vulnerable.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this to run malicious code on your system, potentially stealing data, installing malware, or taking control of your device. Since it bypasses the sandbox, it has higher privileges than typical browser exploits.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could potentially lead to unauthorized access or execution of arbitrary code, which may result in data breaches or exposure of sensitive information. Such incidents could violate compliance requirements under GDPR, HIPAA, or other regulations that mandate strict data protection and access controls.

Mitigation Strategies

Update Google Chrome to version 153.0.8010.36 or later to address the out of bounds write vulnerability in Media.

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