CVE-2026-5275: Heap buffer overflow in Google Chrome
CVE-2026-5275 is a heap buffer overflow vulnerability in the ANGLE component of Google Chrome on Mac systems prior to version 146. 0. 7680. 178. This flaw allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code by convincing a user to visit a specially crafted HTML page. The vulnerability has a high severity rating with a CVSS score of 8. 8, indicating significant potential impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time. A fixed version, 146. 0.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves a heap buffer overflow in the ANGLE graphics engine used by Google Chrome on Mac platforms. An attacker can exploit this by delivering a malicious HTML page that triggers the overflow, enabling arbitrary code execution within the context of the browser. The vulnerability affects Chrome versions prior to 146.0.7680.178. The CVSS vector indicates the attack requires no privileges but does require user interaction, and it impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability with high severity.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on the affected system, potentially leading to full compromise of the user's browser environment. This includes the ability to access or modify sensitive data and disrupt browser functionality. The vulnerability affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability as indicated by the CVSS score and vector.
Mitigation Recommendations
Users should update Google Chrome on Mac to version 146.0.7680.178 or later, where this vulnerability has been fixed. Since this is an official fix provided by the vendor, applying the update fully mitigates the risk. No additional mitigation steps are indicated or required.
CVE-2026-5275: Heap buffer overflow in Google Chrome
Description
CVE-2026-5275 is a heap buffer overflow vulnerability in the ANGLE component of Google Chrome on Mac systems prior to version 146. 0. 7680. 178. This flaw allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code by convincing a user to visit a specially crafted HTML page. The vulnerability has a high severity rating with a CVSS score of 8. 8, indicating significant potential impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time. A fixed version, 146. 0.
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves a heap buffer overflow in the ANGLE graphics engine used by Google Chrome on Mac platforms. An attacker can exploit this by delivering a malicious HTML page that triggers the overflow, enabling arbitrary code execution within the context of the browser. The vulnerability affects Chrome versions prior to 146.0.7680.178. The CVSS vector indicates the attack requires no privileges but does require user interaction, and it impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability with high severity.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on the affected system, potentially leading to full compromise of the user's browser environment. This includes the ability to access or modify sensitive data and disrupt browser functionality. The vulnerability affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability as indicated by the CVSS score and vector.
Mitigation Recommendations
Users should update Google Chrome on Mac to version 146.0.7680.178 or later, where this vulnerability has been fixed. Since this is an official fix provided by the vendor, applying the update fully mitigates the risk. No additional mitigation steps are indicated or required.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-03-31T20:07:11.400Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 69cca4c0e6bfc5ba1d993051
Added to database: 4/1/2026, 4:53:20 AM
Last enriched: 4/8/2026, 6:37:08 AM
Last updated: 5/20/2026, 3:03:39 AM
Views: 54
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