CVE-2026-87440: High severity Google Chrome vulnerability
Chromium CVE-2026-87440: Out of bounds read in Media
Other sources
Out of bounds read in Media in Google Chrome prior to 153.0.8010.36 allowed a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code inside the sandbox via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)
— 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
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.
Fixed in 153.0.4234.32 - Upgrade
Upgrade
Google Chrome / Chromium-based browsers (Edge uses Chromium)to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 153.0.8010.36
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Chrome versions need to be updated?
Google Chrome versions prior to 153.0.8010.36 are affected. Update Chrome to 153.0.8010.36 or later.
What does an attacker need to exploit this issue?
An attacker can exploit the issue remotely by persuading a user to load a crafted HTML page. The reported code execution occurs inside the Chrome sandbox.
Is this issue limited to a particular Chrome configuration?
The available information does not identify any optional feature, extension, or non-default configuration requirement. The issue is in Chrome Media handling.