CVE-2026-8573

Description

Integer overflow in Codecs in Google Chrome on Windows prior to 148.0.7778.168 allowed a remote attacker to potentially perform a sandbox escape via a crafted video file. (Chromium security severity: Medium)

Overview

State: PUBLISHED
Assigner (CNA): Chrome
CVSS severity: high
CVSS score: 8.3 / 10
CVSS vector: AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
Effective score: 8.3 / 10 HIGH source: CNA overview
CWE(s): CWE-472
Reserved: 2026-05-14
Published: 2026-05-14 21:52 UTC
Last updated: 2026-05-15 05:57 UTC
Source: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/main/cves/2026/8xxx/CVE-2026-8573.json
Linked Threat: CVE-2026-8573 — CVE-2026-8573

NVD triage scoring NVD CVE 2.0

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NVD published: 2026-05-14 20:17:19 UTC
NVD last modified: 2026-05-19 19:27:47 UTC
NVD CVSS v3.1: 8.3 / 10 HIGH source: 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
NVD CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
Exploitability subscore: 1.6 / 10
Impact subscore: 6.0 / 10
EPSS score: 0.0009 (probability of exploitation in next 30 days)
EPSS percentile: 24.71% vs all CVEs — higher = more likely to be exploited, as of 2026-05-24

European Union Vulnerability Database ENISA EUVD

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EUVD ID: EUVD-2026-30389
Assigner: Chrome
Published: May 14, 2026, 7:52:34 PM
Updated: May 15, 2026, 3:57:14 AM
EUVD base score (CVSS 3.1): 8.3 / 10
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
EUVD-reported EPSS: 0.0900
Vendors: Google
Products: Chrome (148.0.7778.168 <148.0.7778.168)
Aliases: GHSA-2mp2-jw3g-m6fw

ENISA description: Integer overflow in Codecs in Google Chrome on Windows prior to 148.0.7778.168 allowed a remote attacker to potentially perform a sandbox escape via a crafted video file. (Chromium security severity: Medium)

EUVD references (2)

Microsoft Security Response Center MSRC

Microsoft's vendor-authoritative record from the Security Update Guide — its own CVSS score, impact, severity rating, exploit assessment, and KB-article fixes. Refreshed 2026-08-11 02:04 UTC (source: CVRF).

Release: 2026-May

Microsoft remediations / KB articles (2)

Release Notes — Vendor Fix / Security Update (fixed build 148.0.3967.70)
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/DeployEdge/microsoft-edge-relnotes-security — None Available / Release Notes

Microsoft FAQ (2)

Why is this Chrome CVE included in the Security Update Guide?

The vulnerability assigned to this CVE is in Chromium Open Source Software (OSS) which is consumed by Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based). It is being documented in the Security Update Guide to announce that the latest version of Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) is no longer vulnerable.

How can I see the version of the browser?

In your Microsoft Edge browser, click on the 3 dots (...) on the very right-hand side of the window
Click on Help and Feedback
Click on About Microsoft Edge

What is the version information for this release?

Microsoft Edge Version	Date Released	Based on Chromium Version
148.0.3967.70	05/15/2026	148.0.7778.168

Affected products (1)

Vendor	Product	Versions	Platforms
Google	Chrome	`148.0.7778.168` (affected)	—

Affected products — CPE 2.3 (2) NVD

NVD's normalized CPE 2.3 matchers, used by vendor tools (vulnerability scanners, asset managers) for automated detection. Compare with the CNA's free-text "Affected products" section above.

cpe:2.3:a:google:chrome:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

Vendor references (2)

References embedded in the original CVE record by the assigning CNA.

MITRE references (2) cveawg.mitre.org

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Web references (8)

DuckDuckGo results ranked by threat-intel / vendor advisory domains. Generated by the 🔎 Find references (web) button above — same flow as the Remediations search.

None Available msrc
https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-8573 rapid7:msrc.microsoft.com
https://attackerkb.com/topics/CVE-2026-8573 rapid7:attackerkb.com
http://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/472.html rapid7:cwe.mitre.org
https://euvd.enisa.europa.eu/vulnerability/EUVD-2026-30389 rapid7:euvd.enisa.europa.eu
https://www.first.org/epss/ tenable:www.first.org
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-8573 tenable:nvd.nist.gov
https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-8573 tenable:www.cve.org

NVD-tagged references (2)

Reference list NVD curates from the CNA record, vendor advisories, and third-party reports. The tag chips below are NVD's analyst-assigned categories.

https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/05/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_12.html chrome-cve-admin@google.com Vendor AdvisoryRelease Notes
https://issues.chromium.org/issues/495417883 chrome-cve-admin@google.com Permissions Required

Remediations (16)

Remediations are stored against the linked Threat row; the list below is deduplicated across both pages.

CVE-2026-8573 - Google Chrome Windows Integer Overflow Sandbox Escape

web:cvefeed.io

Integer overflow in Codecs in Google Chrome on Windows prior to 148..7778.168 allowed a remote attacker to potentially perform a sandbox escape via a crafted video file. (Chromium security severity: Medium)

2026-05-23 20:49 UTC
Microsoft's March 2026 security update addresses 83 vulnerabilities

web:cyberinsider.com

Microsoft fixes 83 vulnerabilities in Windows 11 with the March 2026 Patch Tuesday update, including two publicly disclosed zero-day flaws.

2026-05-23 20:49 UTC
Microsoft Patch Tuesday March 2026 - 78 Vulnerabilities Fixed ...

web:cybersecuritynews.com

Microsoft released its March 2026 Patch Tuesday security update on March 10, 2026 , addressing 78 vulnerabilities across Windows, Microsoft Office, Azure, SQL Server, and .NET. The update includes one actively exploited zero-day vulnerability and multiple Critical-rated flaws demanding immediate attention from security teams. The most urgent fix this month is CVE - 2026 -21262, the sole zero-day ...

2026-05-23 20:49 UTC
Nvd - Cve-2026-8573

web:nvd.nist.gov

An official website of the United States government Here's how you know

2026-05-23 20:49 UTC
Security Update Guide - Microsoft

web:portal.msrc.microsoft.com

The Security Update Guide provides information on the latest Microsoft security updates, helping users understand and address potential vulnerabilities effectively.

2026-05-23 20:49 UTC
February's Patch Tuesday release fixes 59 flaws ... - Computerworld

web:www.computerworld.com

Each month, the team at Readiness analyzes the latest Patch Tuesday updates from Microsoft and provides detailed, actionable testing guidance. The company's Patch Tuesday release for February ...

2026-05-23 20:49 UTC
Microsoft's March 2026 update fixes 80+ security vulnerabilities

web:www.pcworld.com

This month's Patch Tuesday brings over 80 fixes for various security vulnerabilities. Fortunately, none are actively being exploited in the wild yet.

2026-05-23 20:49 UTC
Rapid7 Vulnerability Database

web:www.rapid7.com

Rapid7's VulnDB is curated repository of vetted computer software exploits and exploitable vulnerabilities.

2026-05-23 20:49 UTC
I tested Windows 11 March 2026 Updates: Everything new ... - Windows Latest

web:www.windowslatest.com

Windows 11 March 2026 Patch Tuesday update adds Emoji 16.0, Sysmon, network speed test, reliability improvements, and security fixes.

2026-05-23 20:49 UTC
Patch Tuesday May 2026: Security Updates & CVE Analysis

web:zecurit.com

Get the complete breakdown of Microsoft's May 2026 Patch Tuesday. We analyze the latest security updates and all critical CVEs .

2026-05-23 20:49 UTC
Microsoft and Adobe Patch Tuesday, March 2026 Security Update Review

web:blog.qualys.com

Microsoft has rolled out its March 2026 Patch Tuesday updates, delivering a fresh batch of security fixes designed to keep Windows environments protected from emerging threats.

2026-05-26 02:54 UTC
Chrome Releases: Stable Channel Update for Desktop

web:chromereleases.googleblog.com

The Stable channel has been updated to 146..7680.177/178 for Windows/Mac and 146..7680.177 for Linux, which will roll out over the comin...

2026-05-26 02:54 UTC
Nvd - Cve-2026-44573

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An official website of the United States government NVD MENU

2026-05-26 02:54 UTC
March 23, 2026—Hotpatch KB5085518 (OS Builds 26200.7985 and 26100.7985 ...

web:support.microsoft.com

This out-of-band update for Windows 11, version 25H2 and 24H2 (KB5085518) includes fixes and improvements. To learn more about differences between security updates, optional non-security preview updates, out-of-band (OOB) updates, and continuous innovation, see Windows monthly updates explained. For information on Windows update terminology, see the different types of Windows software updates ...

2026-05-26 02:54 UTC
Microsoft March 2026 Patch Tuesday fixes 2 zero-days, 79 flaws

web:www.bleepingcomputer.com

Today is Microsoft's March 2026 Patch Tuesday with security updates for 79 flaws, including 2 publicly disclosed zero-day vulnerabilities.

2026-05-26 02:54 UTC
Patch Tuesday - March 2026 - Rapid7

web:www.rapid7.com

Microsoft is publishing 77 vulnerabilities this Patch Tuesday, including two publicly disclosed zero-day vulnerabilities.

2026-05-26 02:54 UTC

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Raw JSON

The full cvelistV5 record. Download as CVE-2026-8573.json.

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