CVE-2026-87529: Critical severity Google Google Chrome vulnerability
Chromium CVE-2026-87529: Numeric truncation error in Media
Other sources
Numeric truncation error in Media in Google Chrome prior to 153.0.8010.36 allowed a remote attacker to potentially execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox via a crafted HTML page. (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
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
Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) / Google Chrome (Chromium-based) Mediato a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 153.0.8010.36 - Compensating control
Apply the fix by upgrading Chromium-based Edge/Chrome to at least 153.0.8010.36 to address CVE-2026-87529 (crafted HTML may allow potential arbitrary code execution outside the sandbox).
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is exposed to this issue?
Users of Google Chrome versions earlier than 153.0.8010.36 are affected when they load attacker-crafted HTML content.
What does an attacker need to exploit it?
The attacker needs to cause a victim to process a crafted HTML page remotely. The provided information does not state that local access, authentication, or user interaction beyond loading the page is required.
What is the potential impact of successful exploitation?
A successful exploit could potentially allow arbitrary code execution outside Chrome's sandbox.
How can I determine whether a system needs remediation?
Check the installed Google Chrome version. Systems running a version earlier than 153.0.8010.36 need to be updated to the fixed version or later.