CVE-2026-5292
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Out-of-Bounds Read in Chrome WebCodecs Allows Remote Memory Access

Publication date: 2026-04-01

Last updated on: 2026-04-01

Assigner: Chrome

Description
Out of bounds read in WebCodecs in Google Chrome prior to 146.0.7680.178 allowed a remote attacker to perform an out of bounds memory read via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Medium)
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Published
2026-04-01
Last Modified
2026-04-01
Generated
2026-06-16
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2026-04-01
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-15
NVD
CVE-2026-5292
EUVD
EUVD-2026-17812
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Vendor Product Version / Range
google chrome to 146.0.7680.177 (exc)
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CWE ID Description
CWE-125 The product reads data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer.
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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is an out of bounds read issue in the WebCodecs component of Google Chrome versions prior to 146.0.7680.178. It allows a remote attacker to cause the browser to read memory outside the intended boundaries by using a specially crafted HTML page.

Impact Analysis

The impact of this vulnerability is that a remote attacker could exploit it to read memory beyond the intended limits, potentially exposing sensitive information or causing unexpected behavior in the browser.

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