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8.8
HIGH CVSS 3.1
CVE-2026-3544
Google Chrome WebCodecs Heap Buffer Overflow
Overview
Description

Heap buffer overflow in WebCodecs in Google Chrome prior to 145.0.7632.159 allowed a remote attacker to perform an out of bounds memory write via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)

Details
INFO

Published Date :

March 4, 2026, 8:16 p.m.

Last Modified :

March 5, 2026, 9:54 p.m.

Remotely Exploit :

Yes !

Source :

[email protected]
Impact
Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2026-3544 vulnerability. Even if cvefeed.io is aware of the exact versions of the products that are affected, the information is not represented in the table below.

ID Vendor Product Action
1 Microsoft windows
2 Microsoft edge_chromium
1 Linux linux_kernel
1 Google chrome
1 Apple macos
: Total Affected Vendor : 4 | Products : 5
Scoring
CVSS Scores
The Common Vulnerability Scoring System is a standardized framework for assessing the severity of vulnerabilities in software and systems. We collect and displays CVSS scores from various sources for each CVE.
Score Version Severity Vector Exploitability Score Impact Score Source
CVSS 3.1 HIGH 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Solution
Update Google Chrome to patch a heap buffer overflow vulnerability allowing out-of-bounds memory writes.
  • Update Google Chrome to version 145.0.7632.159 or later.
  • Apply security patches provided by Google.
  • Avoid opening untrusted HTML pages.
References
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to CVE-2026-3544.

URL Resource
https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/03/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.html Release Notes Vendor Advisory
https://issues.chromium.org/issues/485683110 Issue Tracking Permissions Required
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

While CVE identifies specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-3544 is associated with the following CWEs:

Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)

Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC) stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-3544 weaknesses.

We scan GitHub repositories to detect new proof-of-concept exploits. Following list is a collection of public exploits and proof-of-concepts, which have been published on GitHub (sorted by the most recently updated).

Results are limited to the first 15 repositories due to potential performance issues.

The following list is the news that have been mention CVE-2026-3544 vulnerability anywhere in the article.

  • CybersecurityNews
Google Releases Emergency Chrome Update to Fix 10 Security Vulnerabilities

Google has released a critical security update for Chrome, pushing the Stable channel to version 145.0.7632.159/160 for Windows and Mac, and 145.0.7632.159 for Linux. The update addresses 10 security ... Read more

Published Date: Mar 05, 2026 (2 weeks, 6 days ago)
  • Daily CyberSecurity
Update Chrome Now: Google Patches 3 Critical Flaws and 7 High-Risk Vulnerabilities

Google has released an urgent update for the Chrome Stable channel, addressing 10 security vulnerabilities, including three rated as “Critical” and seven rated as “High” severity. The update is rollin ... Read more

Published Date: Mar 05, 2026 (3 weeks ago)

Results are limited to the first 20 news articles due to potential performance issues.

The following table lists the changes that have been made to the CVE-2026-3544 vulnerability over time.

Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.

  • Initial Analysis by [email protected]

    Mar. 05, 2026

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added CWE CWE-787
    Added CPE Configuration AND OR *cpe:2.3:a:google:chrome:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 145.0.7632.159 OR cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
    Added CPE Configuration AND OR *cpe:2.3:a:google:chrome:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 145.0.7632.160 OR cpe:2.3:o:apple:macos:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
    Added Reference Type Chrome: https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/03/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.html Types: Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
    Added Reference Type Chrome: https://issues.chromium.org/issues/485683110 Types: Issue Tracking, Permissions Required
  • CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0

    Mar. 05, 2026

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
  • New CVE Received by [email protected]

    Mar. 04, 2026

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Description Heap buffer overflow in WebCodecs in Google Chrome prior to 145.0.7632.159 allowed a remote attacker to perform an out of bounds memory write via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)
    Added CWE CWE-122
    Added Reference https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/03/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.html
    Added Reference https://issues.chromium.org/issues/485683110
EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days. Following chart shows the EPSS score history of the vulnerability.
CVSS
Vulnerability Scoring Details
Base CVSS Score: 8.8
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