Description
Inappropriate implementation in WebAudio in Google Chrome prior to 146.0.7680.165 allowed a remote attacker to perform an out of bounds memory read via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)
Published: 2026-03-24
Score: 8.8 High
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: Remote memory read via out‑of‑bounds WebAudio bug
Action: Immediate Patch
AI Analysis

Impact

A flaw in Chrome’s WebAudio implementation allows a remote attacker to cause an out‑of‑bounds memory read by serving a specially crafted HTML page. The read can expose internal data, potentially compromising confidentiality. The weakness maps to CWE‑125 and is rated high severity by Chromium’s security team.

Affected Systems

The vulnerability affects all Chrome releases prior to version 146.0.7680.165 across Windows, macOS, and Linux platforms. Users of earlier versions should verify their current Chrome version and update accordingly.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS score of 8.8 signals high impact, and the EPSS score of less than 1% suggests limited observed exploitation. It is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog. Based on the description, the attack vector is a maliciously crafted web page that the user must load, making the threat easily exploitable in everyday browsing scenarios.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on March 24, 2026 at 19:26 UTC.

Remediation

No vendor fix or workaround currently provided.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Update Google Chrome to version 146.0.7680.165 or later

Generated by OpenCVE AI on March 24, 2026 at 19:26 UTC.

Tracking

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Advisories
Source ID Title
Debian DSA Debian DSA DSA-6177-1 chromium security update
History

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 17:00:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Apple
Apple macos
Linux
Linux linux Kernel
Microsoft
Microsoft windows
CPEs cpe:2.3:a:google:chrome:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:macos:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Vendors & Products Apple
Apple macos
Linux
Linux linux Kernel
Microsoft
Microsoft windows

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 12:15:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Title chromium-browser: Out of bounds read in WebAudio
References
Metrics threat_severity

None

threat_severity

Important


Tue, 24 Mar 2026 10:45:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Google
Google chrome
Vendors & Products Google
Google chrome

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 02:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description Inappropriate implementation in WebAudio in Google Chrome prior to 146.0.7680.165 allowed a remote attacker to perform an out of bounds memory read via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)
Weaknesses CWE-125
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 8.8, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H'}

ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'total'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}


cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: Chrome

Published:

Updated: 2026-03-25T03:55:44.958Z

Reserved: 2026-03-23T21:08:18.041Z

Link: CVE-2026-4677

cve-icon Vulnrichment

Updated: 2026-03-24T00:51:58.367Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Analyzed

Published: 2026-03-24T01:17:03.343

Modified: 2026-03-24T16:47:49.867

Link: CVE-2026-4677

cve-icon Redhat

Severity : Important

Publid Date: 2026-03-23T00:00:00Z

Links: CVE-2026-4677 - Bugzilla

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-03-25T20:40:37Z

Weaknesses