CVE-2026-5909 Integer overflow in Chrome

High 8.8 Published Updated

A remote attacker can exploit heap corruption via a crafted video file due to an integer overflow in Chrome's media handling.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
Available

What is CVE-2026-5909?

CVE-2026-5909 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Chrome, published on 8 Apr 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official 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)

Weakness: CWE-472

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-5909?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Google Chrome.

How do I fix CVE-2026-5909?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

Is CVE-2026-5909 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-5909 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Google Chrome vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2026-5909, GHSA-4cv7-w26g-hfm8, MINI-f539-gch6-fprr.

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