CVE-2026-8573 Integer overflow in Chrome

High 8.3 Published Updated

A remote attacker can escape the sandbox and execute code via a crafted video file exploiting an integer overflow in Chrome's codecs.

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-2026-8573?

CVE-2026-8573 is a high-severity 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

Integer overflow in Codecs in Google Chrome on Windows prior to 148.0.7778.168 allowed a remote attacker to potentially perform a sandbox escape via a crafted video file. (Chromium security severity: Medium)

Weakness: CWE-472

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-8573?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Google Chrome.

How do I fix CVE-2026-8573?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

Is CVE-2026-8573 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-8573 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2026-8573, ECHO-1c0d-88b2-9ad0, GHSA-2mp2-jw3g-m6fw, MINI-6qwc-wwwp-5wwc.

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