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CVE-2026-7973 is a medium-severity Chromium vulnerability in the Dawn graphics stack that affects Google Chrome on Windows prior to version 148.0.7778.96. The flaw may allow a remote attacker to escape the browser sandbox through a crafted HTML page. Public disclosure occurred on May 6, 2026, as part of the Chrome 148 stable security update. Discussions on WindowsForum highlight the complexity of modern browser risk, where a single vulnerability spans multiple engines, vendors, and databases. Users are advised to update Chrome to the latest version to mitigate the sandbox escape risk.
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    CVE-2026-7973: Patch Chrome 148 on Windows to Block Dawn Sandbox Escape

    Google Chrome on Windows prior to version 148.0.7778.96 is affected by CVE-2026-7973, a medium-severity Chromium vulnerability in Dawn that may allow a remote attacker to escape the browser sandbox through a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability arrived in public trackers on May 6, 2026, as part...
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