Description
Out of bounds read in WebGL 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: High)
Published: 2026-09-09
Score: 9.6 Critical
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: Remote Code Execution (potentially beyond sandbox)
Action: Immediate Patch
AI Analysis

Impact

An out‑of‑bounds read vulnerability exists in the WebGL implementation of Google Chrome that allows a crafted HTML page to be loaded from a remote site. The flaw can lead to execution of arbitrary code outside the browser sandbox, constituting a high‑severity security issue according to Chromium's internal classification.

Affected Systems

The affected product is Google Chrome. Versions prior to 153.0.8010.36 are potentially vulnerable. The remediation notice refers to the stable channel update to 153.0.8010.36, implying that earlier stable builds contain the flaw.

Risk and Exploitability

The vulnerability can be triggered remotely by a maliciously crafted web page. Attackers can cause a sandbox escape and execute arbitrary code on the client’s machine. The EPSS score is less than 1 percent, indicating a low likelihood of exploitation, but the CVSS score of 9.6 classifies the flaw as Critical and it is not listed in CISA’s KEV catalog. The high severity rating demands prompt action for systems running affected Chrome versions.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on September 9, 2026 at 19:12 UTC.

Remediation

No vendor fix or workaround currently provided.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Update Google Chrome to version 153.0.8010.36 or newer.
  • If an immediate update is not feasible, disable WebGL rendering in Chrome through browser flags or enterprise policy settings until the patch can be applied.
  • After remediation, monitor browser activity for any anomalous WebGL usage that may indicate an attempted exploit.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on September 9, 2026 at 19:12 UTC.

Tracking

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Advisories
Source ID Title
Debian DLA Debian DLA DLA-4790-1 chromium security update
Debian DSA Debian DSA DSA-6506-1 chromium security update
History

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 19:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Title Out-of-bounds read in WebGL enabling remote code execution

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 17:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Google
Google chrome
CPEs cpe:2.3:a:google:chrome:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Vendors & Products Google
Google chrome

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 14:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 9.6, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H'}

ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'total'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 09:15:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Title Out-of-bounds read in WebGL enabling remote code execution

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 01:00:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description Out of bounds read in WebGL 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: High)
Weaknesses CWE-125
References

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Google Chrome
cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: Chrome

Published:

Updated: 2026-09-10T03:55:56.180Z

Reserved: 2026-09-08T22:44:04.347Z

Link: CVE-2026-87650

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Updated: 2026-09-09T13:30:46.300Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Analyzed

Published: 2026-09-09T01:17:23.503

Modified: 2026-09-10T04:18:31.810

Link: CVE-2026-87650

cve-icon Redhat

No data.

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Updated: 2026-09-10T12:45:16Z

Weaknesses