Google · Google Chrome · CVE-2026-5280
**Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions**
Google Chrome versions prior to 146.0.7680.178
**Description**
A use after free issue exists in the WebCodecs component. This occurs when a program continues to use a pointer after it has been freed, which can lead to memory corruption. A remote attacker can exploit this by using a crafted HTML page to execute arbitrary code inside a sandbox or cause a denial of service.
**Recommendations**
Update to version 146.0.7680.178 or later.