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CVE-2026-8579: Insufficient validation of untrusted input in Google Chrome

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VulnerabilityCVE-2026-8579cvecve-2026-8579
Published: Thu May 14 2026 (05/14/2026, 19:52:41 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: Google
Product: Chrome

Description

CVE-2026-8579 is a vulnerability in Google Chrome's Skia component prior to version 148. 0. 7778. 168. It involves insufficient validation of untrusted input, which allows a remote attacker who has already compromised the renderer process to perform an out-of-bounds memory write using a crafted print file. The vulnerability has been assigned a medium severity by Chromium security. There is no CVSS score available, and no explicit vendor remediation level or patch status is provided in the advisory. The vendor advisory link is available but does not explicitly confirm patch status in the provided data.

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AILast updated: 05/14/2026, 20:23:28 UTC

Technical Analysis

This vulnerability in Google Chrome affects the Skia graphics library where untrusted input is not sufficiently validated. An attacker with control over the renderer process can exploit this flaw by supplying a specially crafted print file, resulting in an out-of-bounds memory write. This could potentially lead to memory corruption within the browser process. The issue affects Chrome versions prior to 148.0.7778.168. No CVSS score or detailed remediation status is provided in the input data. The vendor advisory is referenced but does not explicitly state patch availability in the provided information.

Potential Impact

The impact is limited to scenarios where an attacker has already compromised the renderer process, enabling them to perform an out-of-bounds memory write. This could lead to memory corruption, potentially allowing further exploitation or instability within the browser. The Chromium security team rates this vulnerability as medium severity. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.

Mitigation Recommendations

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory at https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/05/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_12.html for current remediation guidance. Since no explicit patch or remediation level is provided in the input data, users should monitor official Google Chrome release notes and update to version 148.0.7778.168 or later when available to address this vulnerability.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
Chrome
Date Reserved
2026-05-14T05:40:26.531Z
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: 6a062b6aec166c07b00def15

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

Last enriched: 5/14/2026, 8:23:28 PM

Last updated: 5/15/2026, 6:28:16 AM

Views: 4

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