Google Chrome up to 148.0.7778.179 ANGLE out-of-bounds write

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Chrome and classified as critical. The impacted element is an unknown function of the component ANGLE. Executing a manipulation can lead to out-of-bounds write. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2026-9900. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Chrome. It has been declared as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown code of the component ANGLE. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a out-of-bounds write vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-787. The product writes data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Out of bounds write in ANGLE in Google Chrome prior to 148.0.7778.216 allowed a remote attacker who had compromised the renderer process to potentially perform a sandbox escape via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)

The advisory is shared for download at chromereleases.googleblog.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2026-9900 since 05/28/2026. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $5k-$25k (estimation calculated on 05/30/2026).

Upgrading to version 148.0.7778.216 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2026-1733). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

Affected

  • Google Chrome
  • Microsoft Edge

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.0

VulDB Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.0
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Out-of-bounds write
CWE: CWE-787 / CWE-119
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔒
Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Chrome 148.0.7778.216

Timelineinfo

05/28/2026 CVE reserved
05/29/2026 +1 days Advisory disclosed
05/29/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
05/30/2026 +1 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com
Product: google.com

Advisory: 497637
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-9900 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-9900
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-367000
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2026-1733 - Google Chrome und Microsoft Edge: Mehrere Schwachstellen

Entryinfo

Created: 05/29/2026 08:46
Updated: 05/30/2026 02:51
Changes: 05/29/2026 08:46 (58), 05/30/2026 02:51 (7)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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