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CVE-2026-5280 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the WebCodecs component of Chromium, affecting Google Chrome prior to version 146.0.7680.178 and Microsoft Edge. The flaw allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code within the browser sandbox via a crafted HTML page. This tag covers discussions about patching Chrome and Edge, the memory-safety nature of the bug, and the shared remediation path for Chromium-based browsers. Users are advised to update their browsers to the latest versions to mitigate the risk.
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    CVE-2026-5280 WebCodecs Use-After-Free: Patch Chrome and Edge Now

    Chromium’s CVE-2026-5280 is another reminder that browser security is still dominated by memory-safety failures in code paths most users never think about. The flaw is a use-after-free in WebCodecs affecting Google Chrome prior to 146.0.7680.178, and Google says a remote attacker could exploit...
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