CVE-2026-5909: Integer overflow in Google Chrome
Integer overflow in Media in Google Chrome prior to 147.0.7727.55 allowed a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted video file. (Chromium security severity: Low)
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves an integer overflow in the Media processing component of Google Chrome before version 147.0.7727.55. Exploitation could lead to heap corruption through a crafted video file, potentially allowing remote code execution or other impacts. The CVSS vector indicates the attack requires network access, no privileges, and user interaction, with high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vendor advisory is available but does not explicitly state patch or remediation details.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could result in heap corruption, which may lead to remote code execution or denial of service. The CVSS score of 8.8 reflects high severity with potential full compromise of the affected system's confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No known exploits are currently reported in the wild.
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 should monitor official Google Chrome release notes and update to the latest version once a fix is officially released. Until then, exercising caution with untrusted video files and limiting user interaction with unknown media content can reduce risk.
CVE-2026-5909: Integer overflow in Google Chrome
Description
Integer overflow in Media in Google Chrome prior to 147.0.7727.55 allowed a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted video file. (Chromium security severity: Low)
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves an integer overflow in the Media processing component of Google Chrome before version 147.0.7727.55. Exploitation could lead to heap corruption through a crafted video file, potentially allowing remote code execution or other impacts. The CVSS vector indicates the attack requires network access, no privileges, and user interaction, with high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vendor advisory is available but does not explicitly state patch or remediation details.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could result in heap corruption, which may lead to remote code execution or denial of service. The CVSS score of 8.8 reflects high severity with potential full compromise of the affected system's confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No known exploits are currently reported in the wild.
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 should monitor official Google Chrome release notes and update to the latest version once a fix is officially released. Until then, exercising caution with untrusted video files and limiting user interaction with unknown media content can reduce risk.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-04-08T19:34:45.718Z
- 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: 69d6ca421cc7ad14dab3cdee
Added to database: 4/8/2026, 9:36:02 PM
Last enriched: 4/30/2026, 1:59:36 AM
Last updated: 5/24/2026, 3:02:05 AM
Views: 58
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