CVE-2026-15767: Heap buffer overflow in Google Chrome
A heap buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the libyuv component of Google Chrome on Windows versions prior to 150.0.7871.125. This flaw allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code within the sandbox by using a specially crafted video file. The vulnerability has a high severity rating and a CVSS score of 8.8.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-15767 is a heap buffer overflow vulnerability in the libyuv library used by Google Chrome on Windows platforms. Versions of Chrome before 150.0.7871.125 are affected. Exploitation involves a remote attacker delivering a crafted video file that triggers the overflow, enabling arbitrary code execution inside the sandbox environment. The vulnerability is rated high severity with a CVSS 3.1 score of 8.8, indicating network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vendor has published a stable channel update addressing this issue.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code within the sandbox of Google Chrome on Windows, potentially compromising the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. This could lead to unauthorized actions or control over the browser environment.
Mitigation Recommendations
Users should update Google Chrome on Windows to version 150.0.7871.125 or later, where this vulnerability is fixed. The vendor advisory at https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/07/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0353146366.html provides the official update. No other mitigations are indicated by the vendor.
CVE-2026-15767: Heap buffer overflow in Google Chrome
Description
A heap buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the libyuv component of Google Chrome on Windows versions prior to 150.0.7871.125. This flaw allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code within the sandbox by using a specially crafted video file. The vulnerability has a high severity rating and a CVSS score of 8.8.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.8high
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-15767 is a heap buffer overflow vulnerability in the libyuv library used by Google Chrome on Windows platforms. Versions of Chrome before 150.0.7871.125 are affected. Exploitation involves a remote attacker delivering a crafted video file that triggers the overflow, enabling arbitrary code execution inside the sandbox environment. The vulnerability is rated high severity with a CVSS 3.1 score of 8.8, indicating network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vendor has published a stable channel update addressing this issue.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code within the sandbox of Google Chrome on Windows, potentially compromising the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. This could lead to unauthorized actions or control over the browser environment.
Mitigation Recommendations
Users should update Google Chrome on Windows to version 150.0.7871.125 or later, where this vulnerability is fixed. The vendor advisory at https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/07/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0353146366.html provides the official update. No other mitigations are indicated by the vendor.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-14T18:31:15.057Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/07/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0353146366.html","vendor":"Google"}]
Threat ID: 6a569d1968715ace432808bf
Added to database: 07/14/2026, 20:33:29 UTC
Last enriched: 07/21/2026, 23:21:43 UTC
Last updated: 08/24/2026, 22:52:09 UTC
Views: 140
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