CVE-2026-7933: Out of bounds read in Google Chrome
Out of bounds read in WebCodecs in Google Chrome prior to 148.0.7778.96 allowed a remote attacker to perform an out of bounds memory read via a crafted video file. (Chromium security severity: Medium)
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
An out of bounds read vulnerability exists in the WebCodecs module of Google Chrome before version 148.0.7778.96. This vulnerability can be triggered remotely by processing a crafted video file, leading to an out of bounds memory read. The issue was publicly disclosed and fixed in the Chrome stable update 148.0.7778.96. No detailed CVSS score is provided, but Chromium security rates it as medium severity.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow a remote attacker to read memory outside the intended bounds within the Chrome process handling WebCodecs. This may lead to information disclosure or potentially aid in further exploitation, but no direct evidence of code execution or other impacts is provided. No known exploits have been observed in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Users should update Google Chrome to version 148.0.7778.96 or later, where this vulnerability has been addressed. Since this is a client-side vulnerability in a desktop browser, applying the official stable channel update is the recommended remediation. Patch status is confirmed by the vendor advisory. No additional mitigations are specified.
CVE-2026-7933: Out of bounds read in Google Chrome
Description
Out of bounds read in WebCodecs in Google Chrome prior to 148.0.7778.96 allowed a remote attacker to perform an out of bounds memory read via a crafted video file. (Chromium security severity: Medium)
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
An out of bounds read vulnerability exists in the WebCodecs module of Google Chrome before version 148.0.7778.96. This vulnerability can be triggered remotely by processing a crafted video file, leading to an out of bounds memory read. The issue was publicly disclosed and fixed in the Chrome stable update 148.0.7778.96. No detailed CVSS score is provided, but Chromium security rates it as medium severity.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow a remote attacker to read memory outside the intended bounds within the Chrome process handling WebCodecs. This may lead to information disclosure or potentially aid in further exploitation, but no direct evidence of code execution or other impacts is provided. No known exploits have been observed in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Users should update Google Chrome to version 148.0.7778.96 or later, where this vulnerability has been addressed. Since this is a client-side vulnerability in a desktop browser, applying the official stable channel update is the recommended remediation. Patch status is confirmed by the vendor advisory. No additional mitigations are specified.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-05-05T22:59:13.409Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/05/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.html","vendor":"Google"}]
Threat ID: 69fb86dacbff5d861024d2f9
Added to database: 5/6/2026, 6:22:18 PM
Last enriched: 5/6/2026, 7:36:26 PM
Last updated: 5/7/2026, 7:31:45 AM
Views: 4
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