CVE-2026-5907: Insufficient data validation in Media

Published Feb 15, 2026
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Updated

Chromium: CVE-2026-5907 Insufficient data validation in Media

Other sources

Insufficient data validation in Media in Google Chrome prior to 147.0.7727.55 allowed a remote attacker to perform an out of bounds memory read via a crafted video file. (Chromium security severity: Low)

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

Luke Francis

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

    Fixed in 147.0.7727.55Patch CVE-2026-5907

Event History

Feb 15, 2026
CVE Published
12:00 AM
Data Sourced
12:00 AM
SeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Apr 8, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:21 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:21 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·01:51 PM

Parent advisories

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-5907?

CVE-2026-5907 has been classified with a moderate security severity rating due to its potential to allow out-of-bounds memory reads.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-5907?

To mitigate CVE-2026-5907, update Google Chrome to version 147.0.7727.55 or later.

3

What types of applications are affected by CVE-2026-5907?

CVE-2026-5907 affects Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) prior to their respective patched versions.

4

Can CVE-2026-5907 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2026-5907 allows a remote attacker to exploit the vulnerability via a specially crafted video file.

5

Is my operating system affected by CVE-2026-5907?

CVE-2026-5907 primarily affects browsers and not specific operating systems like macOS, Windows, or Linux.

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