CVE-2026-7973 - Vulnerability Analysis
HighCVSS: 8.8Last Updated: May 6, 2026
Google Chrome - Integer Overflow
Published: May 6, 2026Updated: May 6, 2026Remote Exploitable
Overview
Google Chrome < 148.0.7778.96 contains an integer overflow caused by improper handling in Dawn, letting remote attackers potentially perform sandbox escape via crafted HTML page, exploit requires crafted HTML content.
Severity & Score
Severity: High
CVSS Score: 8.8
Impact
Remote attackers can escape the sandbox, potentially compromising the browser's security boundary.
Mitigation
Update to version 148.0.7778.96 or later.
References
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Details
- CVE ID
- CVE-2026-7973
- Severity
- High
- CVSS Score
- 8.8
- Type
- integer_overflow
- Status
- confirmed
CWE
- CWE-472
CVSS Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H