Google Chrome up to 145.0.7632.159 WebML heap-based overflow

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Google Chrome and classified as critical. The impacted element is an unknown function of the component WebML. Performing a manipulation results in heap-based overflow. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2026-3915. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. No exploit exists. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Google Chrome. This affects an unknown part of the component WebML. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a heap-based overflow vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-122. A heap overflow condition is a buffer overflow, where the buffer that can be overwritten is allocated in the heap portion of memory, generally meaning that the buffer was allocated using a routine such as malloc(). This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Heap buffer overflow in WebML in Google Chrome prior to 146.0.7680.71 allowed a remote attacker to perform an out of bounds memory read via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)

The advisory is shared at chromereleases.googleblog.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2026-3915 since 03/11/2026. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. The price for an exploit might be around USD $5k-$25k at the moment (estimation calculated on 03/15/2026).

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 302011 (Debian dsa-6164 : chromium - security update), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading to version 146.0.7680.71 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (302011) and CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2026-0702). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

Affected

  • Debian Linux
  • Fedora Linux
  • Google Chrome

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.6
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.4

VulDB Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.0
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ADP CISA Base Score: 8.8
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Heap-based overflow
CWE: CWE-122 / CWE-119
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔒
Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 302011
Nessus Name: Debian dsa-6164 : chromium - security update

Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
Status: 🔍

0-Day Time: 🔒

Upgrade: Chrome 146.0.7680.71

Timelineinfo

03/11/2026 CVE reserved
03/12/2026 +1 days Advisory disclosed
03/12/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
03/15/2026 +3 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com
Product: google.com

Advisory: 483971
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-3915 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-3915
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-350577
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2026-0702 - Google Chrome: Mehrere Schwachstellen

Entryinfo

Created: 03/12/2026 04:41
Updated: 03/15/2026 01:12
Changes: 03/12/2026 04:41 (58), 03/13/2026 14:23 (2), 03/13/2026 19:12 (7), 03/15/2026 01:12 (12)
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Cache ID: 216::103

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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