CVE-2026-12026: Out of bounds read in Google Chrome
An out of bounds read vulnerability exists in the Video component of Google Chrome on ChromeOS prior to version 149.0.7827.115. This flaw allows a remote attacker who has already compromised the renderer process to potentially access sensitive information from process memory by using a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability is classified with high security severity by Chromium. No explicit patch or remediation level is stated in the available data, but a vendor advisory link is provided.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-12026 is an out of bounds read vulnerability affecting the Video component in Google Chrome on ChromeOS versions before 149.0.7827.115. Exploitation requires prior compromise of the renderer process and involves a crafted HTML page to read potentially sensitive memory contents. The vulnerability is recognized by Chromium as having high security severity. The vendor advisory linked does not explicitly state patch availability or remediation details in the provided data.
Potential Impact
A remote attacker with control over the renderer process can exploit this vulnerability to read memory outside intended bounds, potentially exposing sensitive information from process memory. This could lead to information disclosure but requires prior renderer compromise.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory at https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/06/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_01962725236.html for current remediation guidance. Until official fixes are confirmed, limiting renderer process compromise risk is advisable.
CVE-2026-12026: Out of bounds read in Google Chrome
Description
An out of bounds read vulnerability exists in the Video component of Google Chrome on ChromeOS prior to version 149.0.7827.115. This flaw allows a remote attacker who has already compromised the renderer process to potentially access sensitive information from process memory by using a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability is classified with high security severity by Chromium. No explicit patch or remediation level is stated in the available data, but a vendor advisory link is provided.
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-12026 is an out of bounds read vulnerability affecting the Video component in Google Chrome on ChromeOS versions before 149.0.7827.115. Exploitation requires prior compromise of the renderer process and involves a crafted HTML page to read potentially sensitive memory contents. The vulnerability is recognized by Chromium as having high security severity. The vendor advisory linked does not explicitly state patch availability or remediation details in the provided data.
Potential Impact
A remote attacker with control over the renderer process can exploit this vulnerability to read memory outside intended bounds, potentially exposing sensitive information from process memory. This could lead to information disclosure but requires prior renderer compromise.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory at https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/06/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_01962725236.html for current remediation guidance. Until official fixes are confirmed, limiting renderer process compromise risk is advisable.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-06-11T18:16:07.220Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/06/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_01962725236.html","vendor":"Google"}]
Threat ID: 6a2b2912815e7002b8341793
Added to database: 6/11/2026, 9:30:58 PM
Last enriched: 6/11/2026, 9:46:02 PM
Last updated: 6/12/2026, 5:02:13 AM
Views: 6
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