CVE-2026-3540: Inappropriate implementation in WebAudio
Chromium: CVE-2026-3540 Inappropriate implementation in WebAudio
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Inappropriate implementation in WebAudio in Google Chrome prior to 145.0.7632.159 allowed a remote attacker to perform out of bounds memory access via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)
— MITRE
This CVE was assigned by Chrome. Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) ingests Chromium, which addresses this vulnerability. Please see Google Chrome Releases for more information.
— Microsoft
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2026-3540?
CVE-2026-3540 has been classified with a high severity due to its potential for remote code execution via out of bounds memory access.
How do I fix CVE-2026-3540?
To mitigate CVE-2026-3540, users should update Google Chrome to version 145.0.7632.159 or later.
Which versions of Google Chrome are affected by CVE-2026-3540?
CVE-2026-3540 affects Google Chrome versions prior to 145.0.7632.159.
What type of attack does CVE-2026-3540 enable?
CVE-2026-3540 allows a remote attacker to perform out of bounds memory access via a crafted HTML page.
Is Microsoft Edge affected by CVE-2026-3540?
Microsoft Edge is not affected by CVE-2026-3540, as it is based on a later version of Chromium.