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8.8
Google Chrome may crash or leak data due to a memory access error
CVE-2026-3542
Summary
A security issue in Google Chrome's WebAssembly feature allows hackers to access memory they shouldn't. This could cause the browser to crash or leak sensitive information. Update to the latest version of Google Chrome to fix this issue.
What to do
No fix is available yet. Check with your software vendor for updates.
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fix available |
|---|---|---|---|
| chrome | <= 145.0.7632.159 | – | |
| chrome | <= 145.0.7632.160 | – |
Original title
Inappropriate implementation in WebAssembly in Google Chrome prior to 145.0.7632.159 allowed a remote attacker to perform out of bounds memory access via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security sev...
Original description
Inappropriate implementation in WebAssembly in Google Chrome prior to 145.0.7632.159 allowed a remote attacker to perform out of bounds memory access via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)
nvd CVSS3.1
8.8
Vulnerability type
CWE-284
Improper Access Control
- https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/03/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.... Release Notes Vendor Advisory
- https://issues.chromium.org/issues/485152421 Issue Tracking Permissions Required
Published: 4 Mar 2026 · Updated: 13 Mar 2026 · First seen: 6 Mar 2026