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CVE-2026-9872

Google Chrome buffer overflow

9.6 CRITICALEPSS 0.40%
  1. Published28 May 2026

Description

Out of bounds write in GPU in Google Chrome on Android prior to 148.0.7778.216 allowed a remote attacker to potentially perform a sandbox escape via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Critical)

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredNone
User interactionRequired
ScopeChanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Google Chrome< 148.0.7778.216

Remediation

Fixed in
Google Chrome≥ 148.0.7778.216

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2026-9872 being actively exploited?

CVE-2026-9872 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.40%.

How severe is CVE-2026-9872?

CVE-2026-9872 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.6, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 0.40% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2026-9872?

Affected products include Google Chrome.

How do I fix CVE-2026-9872?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Google Chrome 148.0.7778.216 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.