CVE-2026-5869: Heap buffer overflow in Google Chrome
Heap buffer overflow in WebML in Google Chrome prior to 147.0.7727.55 allowed a remote attacker to obtain potentially sensitive information from process memory via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves a heap buffer overflow in the WebML feature of Google Chrome before version 147.0.7727.55. Exploitation requires a user to visit a maliciously crafted HTML page, which can lead to disclosure of sensitive information from the browser's process memory. The CVSS vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, unchanged scope, and limited confidentiality impact. No integrity or availability impacts are reported. The vendor advisory is available but does not explicitly state if a patch has been released.
Potential Impact
An attacker can remotely cause a heap buffer overflow in the WebML component, potentially leaking sensitive information from Chrome's process memory. This does not affect data integrity or availability. The impact is limited to confidentiality with a medium severity rating. No known active exploitation has been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory at https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/04/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.html for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is confirmed, users should exercise caution when visiting untrusted websites, as exploitation requires user interaction via a crafted HTML page.
CVE-2026-5869: Heap buffer overflow in Google Chrome
Description
Heap buffer overflow in WebML in Google Chrome prior to 147.0.7727.55 allowed a remote attacker to obtain potentially sensitive information from process memory via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves a heap buffer overflow in the WebML feature of Google Chrome before version 147.0.7727.55. Exploitation requires a user to visit a maliciously crafted HTML page, which can lead to disclosure of sensitive information from the browser's process memory. The CVSS vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, unchanged scope, and limited confidentiality impact. No integrity or availability impacts are reported. The vendor advisory is available but does not explicitly state if a patch has been released.
Potential Impact
An attacker can remotely cause a heap buffer overflow in the WebML component, potentially leaking sensitive information from Chrome's process memory. This does not affect data integrity or availability. The impact is limited to confidentiality with a medium severity rating. No known active exploitation has been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory at https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/04/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.html for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is confirmed, users should exercise caution when visiting untrusted websites, as exploitation requires user interaction via a crafted HTML page.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-04-08T19:34:34.227Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/04/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.html","vendor":"Google"}]
Threat ID: 69d6ca391cc7ad14dab3cbb3
Added to database: 4/8/2026, 9:35:53 PM
Last enriched: 4/16/2026, 11:32:19 AM
Last updated: 5/23/2026, 6:41:47 PM
Views: 45
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