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CVE-2026-5869: Heap buffer overflow in Google Chrome

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Medium
VulnerabilityCVE-2026-5869cvecve-2026-5869
Published: Wed Apr 08 2026 (04/08/2026, 21:20:43 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: Google
Product: 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)

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AILast updated: 04/16/2026, 11:32:19 UTC

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.

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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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