Google Chrome up to 145.0.7632.116 Skia integer overflow

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as critical has been discovered in Google Chrome. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component Skia. Executing a manipulation can lead to integer overflow. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2026-3538. The attack can be launched remotely. No exploit exists. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Google Chrome. This vulnerability affects an unknown functionality of the component Skia. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a integer overflow vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-190. The product performs a calculation that can produce an integer overflow or wraparound, when the logic assumes that the resulting value will always be larger than the original value. This can introduce other weaknesses when the calculation is used for resource management or execution control. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Integer overflow in Skia in Google Chrome prior to 145.0.7632.159 allowed a remote attacker to potentially perform out of bounds memory access via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Critical)

The advisory is shared for download at chromereleases.googleblog.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2026-3538 since 03/04/2026. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $5k-$25k (estimation calculated on 03/11/2026).

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 300938 (Google Chrome < 145.0.7632.159 Multiple Vulnerabilities), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading to version 145.0.7632.159 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (300938) and CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2026-0612). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

Affected

  • Google Chrome

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 8.0
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.9

VulDB Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.0
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Integer overflow
CWE: CWE-190 / CWE-189
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 300938
Nessus Name: Google Chrome < 145.0.7632.159 Multiple Vulnerabilities

Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Chrome 145.0.7632.159

Timelineinfo

03/04/2026 CVE reserved
03/05/2026 +1 days Advisory disclosed
03/05/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
03/11/2026 +6 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com
Product: google.com

Advisory: 484983
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-3538 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-3538
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-348832
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2026-0612 - Google Chrome: Mehrere Schwachstellen

Entryinfo

Created: 03/05/2026 02:36
Updated: 03/11/2026 20:49
Changes: 03/05/2026 02:36 (58), 03/05/2026 15:58 (7), 03/06/2026 01:59 (2), 03/06/2026 10:49 (11), 03/06/2026 15:56 (1), 03/11/2026 20:49 (11)
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