CVE-2026-7933
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Out of Bounds Read in Google Chrome WebCodecs

Publication date: 2026-05-06

Last updated on: 2026-05-06

Assigner: Chrome

Description
Out of bounds read in WebCodecs in Google Chrome prior to 148.0.7778.96 allowed a remote attacker to perform an out of bounds memory read via a crafted video file. (Chromium security severity: Medium)
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Published
2026-05-06
Last Modified
2026-05-06
Generated
2026-06-16
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2026-05-06
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-14
NVD
CVE-2026-7933
EUVD
EUVD-2026-27970
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Vendor Product Version / Range
google chrome to 148.0.7778.96 (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 in the WebCodecs component of Google Chrome versions prior to 148.0.7778.96. It allows a remote attacker to cause the browser to read memory outside the intended bounds by using a specially crafted video file.

Impact Analysis

The impact of this vulnerability is that a remote attacker could exploit it by providing a malicious video file, potentially causing the browser to read sensitive memory data it should not have access to. This could lead to information disclosure or other unintended behavior.

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