CVE-2026-15767: Heap buffer overflow in Google Chrome
Heap buffer overflow in libyuv in Google Chrome on Windows prior to 150.0.7871.125 allowed a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code inside a sandbox via a crafted video file. (Chromium security severity: High)
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-15767 is a heap buffer overflow vulnerability in the libyuv library used by Google Chrome on Windows platforms. The flaw affects Chrome versions before 150.0.7871.125 and can be exploited remotely via a crafted video file to execute arbitrary code inside the sandbox environment. The vulnerability is recognized as high severity by Chromium security. The vendor advisory URL is provided but does not explicitly state the patch or remediation status in the input data.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code within the sandbox of the affected Chrome browser on Windows. This could lead to potential compromise of the browser process, though sandbox containment limits broader system impact. No known exploits in the wild have been reported at the time of this analysis.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed from the provided data. Users should consult the vendor advisory at https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/07/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0353146366.html for the latest remediation guidance and apply any available updates to Chrome to address this vulnerability.
CVE-2026-15767: Heap buffer overflow in Google Chrome
Description
Heap buffer overflow in libyuv in Google Chrome on Windows prior to 150.0.7871.125 allowed a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code inside a sandbox via a crafted video file. (Chromium security severity: High)
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. The flaw affects Chrome versions before 150.0.7871.125 and can be exploited remotely via a crafted video file to execute arbitrary code inside the sandbox environment. The vulnerability is recognized as high severity by Chromium security. The vendor advisory URL is provided but does not explicitly state the patch or remediation status in the input data.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code within the sandbox of the affected Chrome browser on Windows. This could lead to potential compromise of the browser process, though sandbox containment limits broader system impact. No known exploits in the wild have been reported at the time of this analysis.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed from the provided data. Users should consult the vendor advisory at https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/07/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0353146366.html for the latest remediation guidance and apply any available updates to Chrome to address this vulnerability.
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: 07/14/2026, 21:50:35 UTC
Last updated: 07/15/2026, 04:18:38 UTC
Views: 8
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