CVE-2026-5272
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Heap Buffer Overflow in Chrome GPU Enables Remote Code Execution

Publication date: 2026-04-01

Last updated on: 2026-05-28

Assigner: Chrome

Description
Heap buffer overflow in GPU in Google Chrome prior to 146.0.7680.178 allowed a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)
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Published
2026-04-01
Last Modified
2026-05-28
Generated
2026-06-16
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2026-04-01
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-14
NVD
CVE-2026-5272
EUVD
EUVD-2026-17779
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Showing 1 associated CPE
Vendor Product Version / Range
google chrome to 146.0.7680.177 (exc)
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CWE ID Description
CWE-122 A heap overflow condition is a buffer overflow, where the buffer that can be overwritten is allocated in the heap portion of memory, generally meaning that the buffer was allocated using a routine such as malloc().
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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is a heap buffer overflow in the GPU component of Google Chrome versions prior to 146.0.7680.178. It allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code by tricking a user into visiting a specially crafted HTML page.

Impact Analysis

The impact of this vulnerability is that a remote attacker could potentially run malicious code on your device without your permission if you visit a maliciously crafted web page. This could lead to unauthorized access, data theft, or further compromise of your system.

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