CVE-2026-11037: Out of bounds write in Google Chrome
An out-of-bounds write vulnerability exists in the codecs component of Google Chrome versions prior to 149.0.7827.53. This flaw could allow a remote attacker to perform a sandbox escape by using a specially crafted video file. The vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2026-11037 and is rated critical with a CVSS score of 9.6. No known exploits in the wild have been reported. A vendor advisory is available but does not explicitly confirm patch status or remediation details.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-11037 is an out-of-bounds write vulnerability in the codecs of Google Chrome before version 149.0.7827.53. This memory corruption issue could be exploited remotely via a crafted video file to potentially escape the browser's sandbox, compromising security boundaries. The vulnerability has a high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability as indicated by its CVSS vector. Although a vendor advisory link is provided, it does not explicitly state whether a patch or fix is available, and the remediation level is unspecified.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow a remote attacker to escape the Chrome sandbox, leading to full compromise of the affected system's confidentiality, integrity, and availability. This could enable arbitrary code execution outside the browser sandbox, posing a critical security risk to users running vulnerable Chrome versions.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory at https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/06/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.html for current remediation guidance. Users should update to Chrome version 149.0.7827.53 or later once confirmed. Until then, exercise caution when opening untrusted video files.
CVE-2026-11037: Out of bounds write in Google Chrome
Description
An out-of-bounds write vulnerability exists in the codecs component of Google Chrome versions prior to 149.0.7827.53. This flaw could allow a remote attacker to perform a sandbox escape by using a specially crafted video file. The vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2026-11037 and is rated critical with a CVSS score of 9.6. No known exploits in the wild have been reported. A vendor advisory is available but does not explicitly confirm patch status or remediation details.
CVSS v3.1
Score 9.6critical
Affected software
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-11037 is an out-of-bounds write vulnerability in the codecs of Google Chrome before version 149.0.7827.53. This memory corruption issue could be exploited remotely via a crafted video file to potentially escape the browser's sandbox, compromising security boundaries. The vulnerability has a high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability as indicated by its CVSS vector. Although a vendor advisory link is provided, it does not explicitly state whether a patch or fix is available, and the remediation level is unspecified.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow a remote attacker to escape the Chrome sandbox, leading to full compromise of the affected system's confidentiality, integrity, and availability. This could enable arbitrary code execution outside the browser sandbox, posing a critical security risk to users running vulnerable Chrome versions.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory at https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/06/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.html for current remediation guidance. Users should update to Chrome version 149.0.7827.53 or later once confirmed. Until then, exercise caution when opening untrusted video files.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-06-04T17:06:34.864Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/06/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.html","vendor":"Google"}]
Threat ID: 6a22081de29bf47b50dbb1dd
Added to database: 06/04/2026, 23:19:57 UTC
Last enriched: 06/12/2026, 10:36:26 UTC
Last updated: 07/31/2026, 19:22:57 UTC
Views: 54
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