CVE-2026-5864: Heap buffer overflow in WebAudio

Published Mar 8, 2026
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Updated

Chromium: CVE-2026-5864 Heap buffer overflow in WebAudio

Other sources

Heap buffer overflow in WebAudio in Google Chrome prior to 147.0.7727.55 allowed a remote attacker to obtain potentially sensitive information from process memory via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)

MITRE

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

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Affected Software

7 affected componentsFixes available
Google Chrome<147.0.7727.55
147.0.7727.55
Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based)
Microsoft Edge<147.0.3912.60
All of the following
Google Chrome<147.0.7727.55
Any of the following
Apple macOS
Linux Linux kernel
Microsoft Windows

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 147.0.7727.55
  2. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 147.0.7727.55

Event History

Mar 8, 2026
CVE Published
12:00 AM
Data Sourced
12:00 AM
SeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Apr 8, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:20 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:20 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Apr 11, 2026
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·12:31 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·12:31 AM
DescriptionAffected Software
Jun 24, 58257
Event
via FIRST·08:37 PM

Parent advisories

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-5864?

CVE-2026-5864 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote attackers to exploit heap buffer overflow issues.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-5864?

To fix CVE-2026-5864, update Google Chrome to version 147.0.7727.55 or later.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2026-5864?

CVE-2026-5864 affects users of Google Chrome versions prior to 147.0.7727.55.

4

What type of attack does CVE-2026-5864 allow?

CVE-2026-5864 allows remote attackers to potentially obtain sensitive information from process memory through a crafted HTML page.

5

Is Microsoft Edge affected by CVE-2026-5864?

Yes, Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) versions prior to 147.0.3912.60 are also affected by CVE-2026-5864.

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