CVE-2026-8529 Memory corruption in Chrome

High 8.8 Published Updated

A heap buffer overflow in Chrome's video codecs allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code within the sandbox via a crafted video file.

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-2026-8529?

CVE-2026-8529 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Google Chrome, published on 14 May 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

Heap buffer overflow in Codecs in Google Chrome prior to 148.0.7778.168 allowed a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code inside a sandbox via a crafted video file. (Chromium security severity: High)

Weakness: CWE-122

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-8529?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Google Chrome.

How do I fix CVE-2026-8529?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2026-8529 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-8529 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2026-8529, ECHO-e759-82c3-dfdb, GHSA-9g6r-32x9-xm98, MINI-gr2x-r965-ppw8.

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