CVE-2026-7981: Out of bounds read in Codecs

Published Mar 30, 2026
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Updated

Chromium: CVE-2026-7981 Out of bounds read in Codecs

Other sources

Out of bounds read in Codecs in Google Chrome prior to 148.0.7778.96 allowed a remote attacker to obtain potentially sensitive information from process memory via a malicious file. (Chromium security severity: Medium)

— NVD

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

Credit

Google

Affected Software

8 affected componentsFixes available
Google Chrome<148.0.7778.96
Google Chrome<148.0.7778.96
148.0.7778.96
All of the following
Google Chrome<148.0.7778.96
Any of the following
Apple macOS
Linux Linux kernel
Microsoft Windows
Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based)
Patch available
Microsoft Edge<148.0.3967.54

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 148.0.7778.96
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade Google Chrome/Chromium Codecs to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 148.0.7778.96Patch CVE-2026-7981

Event History

Mar 30, 2026
CVE Published
12:00 AM
Data Sourced
12:00 AM
SeverityWeaknessAffected Software
May 6, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:13 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:13 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
May 7, 2026
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
DescriptionAffected Software
May 30, 58331
Event
via FIRST·10:56 AM

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-7981?

The severity of CVE-2026-7981 is rated high with a CVSS score of 8.1.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-7981?

To fix CVE-2026-7981, upgrade to Google Chrome version 148.0.7778.96 or later.

3

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-7981?

CVE-2026-7981 is an out of bounds read vulnerability affecting Codecs in Google Chrome.

4

Which software is affected by CVE-2026-7981?

CVE-2026-7981 affects Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based).

5

What information could be exposed due to CVE-2026-7981?

CVE-2026-7981 could allow a remote attacker to obtain potentially sensitive information from process memory.

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