CVE-2026-5282: Medium Out of bounds read in WebCodecs
Out of bounds read in WebCodecs in Google Chrome prior to 146.0.7680.178 allowed a remote attacker to perform an out of bounds memory read via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)
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Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
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alpine/qt6-qtwebengineto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 6.10.1-r14 - Upgrade
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alpine/qt6-qtwebengineto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 6.10.2-r13 - Upgrade
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debian/chromiumto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 150.0.7871.100-1~deb12u1Fixed in 156.0.8078.79-1~deb12u1Fixed in 150.0.7871.181-1~deb13u1Fixed in 156.0.8078.79-1~deb13u1Fixed in 156.0.8078.79-1
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Peer vulnerabilities
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2026-5282?
The severity of CVE-2026-5282 is classified as High.
How do I fix CVE-2026-5282?
To fix CVE-2026-5282, update Google Chrome to version 146.0.7680.178 or later.
What impact does CVE-2026-5282 have on users?
CVE-2026-5282 allows a remote attacker to perform an out of bounds memory read via a crafted HTML page.
Which versions of Google Chrome are affected by CVE-2026-5282?
Google Chrome versions prior to 146.0.7680.178 are affected by CVE-2026-5282.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2026-5282 if I cannot update Google Chrome?
There are no specific workarounds for CVE-2026-5282; the best mitigation is to promptly update to the latest version.