CVE-2026-5907: Insufficient data validation in Google Chrome
CVE-2026-5907 is a vulnerability in Google Chrome prior to version 147. 0. 7727. 55 involving insufficient data validation in the Media component. This flaw allows a remote attacker to cause an out-of-bounds memory read by using a specially crafted video file. The vulnerability has a high severity rating with a CVSS score of 8. 1, indicating potential for significant impact on confidentiality and availability. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time. The vendor advisory linked does not explicitly confirm patch availability or remediation status.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-5907) arises from insufficient validation of media data in Google Chrome versions before 147.0.7727.55. An attacker can exploit this by delivering a crafted video file that triggers an out-of-bounds memory read (CWE-125). The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates the attack can be performed remotely over the network without privileges but requires user interaction. The impact includes high confidentiality and availability impact but no integrity impact. The vulnerability is classified as high severity. The vendor advisory is available but does not explicitly state if a patch has been released.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to disclosure of memory contents (confidentiality impact) and potentially cause application crashes or denial of service (availability impact). There is no indication of integrity compromise. No known exploits are reported in the wild, reducing immediate risk. The vulnerability affects Chrome versions prior to 147.0.7727.55.
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. Users and administrators should update to Chrome version 147.0.7727.55 or later once confirmed. Until then, exercise caution when opening untrusted video files. No official fix or temporary workaround is explicitly stated in the advisory.
CVE-2026-5907: Insufficient data validation in Google Chrome
Description
CVE-2026-5907 is a vulnerability in Google Chrome prior to version 147. 0. 7727. 55 involving insufficient data validation in the Media component. This flaw allows a remote attacker to cause an out-of-bounds memory read by using a specially crafted video file. The vulnerability has a high severity rating with a CVSS score of 8. 1, indicating potential for significant impact on confidentiality and availability. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time. The vendor advisory linked does not explicitly confirm patch availability or remediation status.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-5907) arises from insufficient validation of media data in Google Chrome versions before 147.0.7727.55. An attacker can exploit this by delivering a crafted video file that triggers an out-of-bounds memory read (CWE-125). The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates the attack can be performed remotely over the network without privileges but requires user interaction. The impact includes high confidentiality and availability impact but no integrity impact. The vulnerability is classified as high severity. The vendor advisory is available but does not explicitly state if a patch has been released.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to disclosure of memory contents (confidentiality impact) and potentially cause application crashes or denial of service (availability impact). There is no indication of integrity compromise. No known exploits are reported in the wild, reducing immediate risk. The vulnerability affects Chrome versions prior to 147.0.7727.55.
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. Users and administrators should update to Chrome version 147.0.7727.55 or later once confirmed. Until then, exercise caution when opening untrusted video files. No official fix or temporary workaround is explicitly stated in the advisory.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-04-08T19:34:44.654Z
- 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: 69d6ca421cc7ad14dab3cde6
Added to database: 4/8/2026, 9:36:02 PM
Last enriched: 4/16/2026, 12:17:30 PM
Last updated: 5/23/2026, 5:48:08 PM
Views: 49
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