Google Raises Chrome VRP Bounty: Memory Bugs Up to $20,000 Each
moyix · x · 2026-10-14
David Brumley (moyix) praises Google for again raising Chrome VRP per-bug rewards, arguing it reduces incentives to hoard vulnerabilities. The new table: memory safety bugs start at a $2,000 base with multipliers — a controlled write from web contents pays up to x10 ($20,000). An accompanying FAQ concedes exploit brokers may pay more but touts public credit, direct collaboration, and fast fixes.
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