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CVE-2026-9925 Google CVE debrief

A use-after-free vulnerability in ANGLE, the graphics translation layer used by Google Chrome, could allow a remote attacker who has already compromised the renderer process to potentially escape the browser sandbox. The vulnerability affects Chrome versions prior to 148.0.7778.216. ANGLE (Almost Native Graphics Layer Engine) translates OpenGL ES API calls to native graphics APIs, making this a critical component in Chrome's graphics pipeline. Use-after-free vulnerabilities in browser components are particularly dangerous as they can lead to memory corruption and privilege escalation when combined with a renderer compromise.

Vendor
Google
Product
Chrome
CVSS
HIGH 8.3
CISA KEV
Not listed in stored evidence
Original CVE published
2026-05-28
Original CVE updated
2026-05-29
Advisory published
2026-05-28
Advisory updated
2026-05-29

Who should care

Organizations relying on Google Chrome for business operations, security teams managing browser deployments, and users handling sensitive data in web browsers should prioritize this update. The sandbox escape potential makes this particularly relevant for environments where browser isolation is a key security control.

Technical summary

The vulnerability exists in ANGLE, Chrome's graphics translation layer that converts OpenGL ES calls to platform-native graphics APIs. A use-after-free condition can be triggered through crafted HTML content, enabling memory corruption. When combined with an existing renderer process compromise, this flaw may allow attackers to break out of Chrome's sandbox protections. The fix was released in Chrome Stable Channel update 148.0.7778.216 on 2026-05-28.

Defensive priority

high

Recommended defensive actions

  • Update Google Chrome to version 148.0.7778.216 or later immediately
  • Enable automatic browser updates to ensure rapid patching of future vulnerabilities
  • Consider implementing site isolation policies to limit renderer process compromise impact
  • Monitor for unusual browser crashes or graphics rendering anomalies that may indicate exploitation attempts
  • Review and restrict execution of untrusted HTML content in browser environments where possible

Evidence notes

CVE published 2026-05-28; modified 2026-05-29. Chrome Stable Channel update released addressing this vulnerability. Chromium security severity rated as High. CWE-416 (Use After Free) identified as the weakness type.

Official resources

2026-05-28