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CVE-2026-8578: Out of bounds read in Google Chrome

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VulnerabilityCVE-2026-8578cvecve-2026-8578
Published: Thu May 14 2026 (05/14/2026, 19:52:41 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: Google
Product: Chrome

Description

CVE-2026-8578 is an out-of-bounds read vulnerability in the GPU component of Google Chrome on Linux versions prior to 148. 0. 7778. 168. This flaw allows a remote attacker who has already compromised the renderer process to leak cross-origin data by using a specially crafted HTML page. The vulnerability is classified with medium severity by Chromium security. There is no explicit patch status provided in the available data, but a vendor advisory link is given for the Chrome stable channel update. No known exploits in the wild have been reported.

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AILast updated: 05/14/2026, 20:23:33 UTC

Technical Analysis

This vulnerability involves an out-of-bounds read in the GPU subsystem of Google Chrome on Linux platforms before version 148.0.7778.168. An attacker with control over the renderer process can exploit this flaw to leak data across origins by crafting malicious HTML content. The issue is recognized and published by the Chrome project, but no CVSS score or detailed remediation status is included in the provided information. The vendor advisory points to a stable channel update that likely addresses this issue.

Potential Impact

The vulnerability enables information disclosure through cross-origin data leakage if the attacker has already compromised the renderer process. This could lead to exposure of sensitive data from other origins within the browser context. There are no reports of active exploitation in the wild at this time.

Mitigation Recommendations

A fix is implied by the presence of the Chrome stable channel update referenced in the vendor advisory (https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/05/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_12.html). Users should update Google Chrome on Linux to version 148.0.7778.168 or later to remediate this vulnerability. Patch status is not explicitly confirmed in the input data; therefore, checking the vendor advisory for the latest remediation guidance is recommended.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
Chrome
Date Reserved
2026-05-14T05:40:26.282Z
Cvss Version
null
State
PUBLISHED
Remediation Level
null
Vendor Advisory Urls
[{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/05/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_12.html","vendor":"Google"}]

Threat ID: 6a062b6aec166c07b00def11

Added to database: 5/14/2026, 8:07:06 PM

Last enriched: 5/14/2026, 8:23:33 PM

Last updated: 5/15/2026, 6:31:19 AM

Views: 7

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