PatchTheCVECVE-2026-8578: Out of bounds read in GPU in Google Chrome on Linux prior to 148.0.7778.168 allowed a remote attacker who had
CVE-2026-8578 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 3.1) affecting chrome. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Out of bounds read in GPU in Google Chrome on Linux prior to 148.0.7778.168 allowed a remote attacker who had compromised the renderer process to leak cross-origin data via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Medium)
Why this priority
- On your watchlist
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 3.1 (Low) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | High |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | Required |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.2% (top 95%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-125 |
| Published | 2026-05-14 |
| Last modified | 2026-10-26 |
Last updated 2026-10-26 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2026-8578?
chrome: upgrade to 148.0.7778.168. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2026-8578 being exploited?
CVE-2026-8578 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2026-8578 affect?
CVE-2026-8578 affects chrome. Severity is low (CVSS 3.1). Out of bounds read in GPU in Google Chrome on Linux prior to 148.0.7778.168 allowed a remote attacker who had compromised the renderer process to leak cross-origin data via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Medium)
How urgent is CVE-2026-8578?
Priority 17/100. On your watchlist
Software pages
Google Chrome vulnerabilities · Chromium vulnerabilities
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