CVE-2026-16416: Integer overflow in Google Chrome
An integer overflow vulnerability exists in the Chromecast component of Google Chrome versions prior to 150.0.7871.182. This flaw could allow a local attacker to potentially escape the sandbox via specially crafted network traffic. The vulnerability is rated critical with a CVSS score of 9.3.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-16416 is an integer overflow vulnerability in the Chromecast feature of Google Chrome before version 150.0.7871.182. Exploitation of this flaw may enable a local attacker to bypass sandbox restrictions through malicious network traffic, potentially leading to full compromise of the affected system. The vulnerability has a high severity rating from Chromium security and a CVSS v3.1 score of 9.3, indicating critical impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow a local attacker to escape the Chrome sandbox, potentially gaining elevated privileges and executing arbitrary code outside the browser's restricted environment. This poses a critical risk to system security and user data confidentiality.
Mitigation Recommendations
A fixed version, 150.0.7871.182, is available. Users and administrators should update Google Chrome to version 150.0.7871.182 or later to remediate this vulnerability. Refer to the official Google Chrome stable channel update advisory at https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/07/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0256605430.html for update instructions and confirmation.
CVE-2026-16416: Integer overflow in Google Chrome
Description
An integer overflow vulnerability exists in the Chromecast component of Google Chrome versions prior to 150.0.7871.182. This flaw could allow a local attacker to potentially escape the sandbox via specially crafted network traffic. The vulnerability is rated critical with a CVSS score of 9.3.
CVSS v3.1
Score 9.3critical
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-16416 is an integer overflow vulnerability in the Chromecast feature of Google Chrome before version 150.0.7871.182. Exploitation of this flaw may enable a local attacker to bypass sandbox restrictions through malicious network traffic, potentially leading to full compromise of the affected system. The vulnerability has a high severity rating from Chromium security and a CVSS v3.1 score of 9.3, indicating critical impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow a local attacker to escape the Chrome sandbox, potentially gaining elevated privileges and executing arbitrary code outside the browser's restricted environment. This poses a critical risk to system security and user data confidentiality.
Mitigation Recommendations
A fixed version, 150.0.7871.182, is available. Users and administrators should update Google Chrome to version 150.0.7871.182 or later to remediate this vulnerability. Refer to the official Google Chrome stable channel update advisory at https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/07/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0256605430.html for update instructions and confirmation.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-20T22:23:05.641Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/07/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0256605430.html","vendor":"Google"}]
Threat ID: 6a5ff13d9c2644c7f8dba03f
Added to database: 07/21/2026, 22:22:53 UTC
Last enriched: 08/06/2026, 17:22:19 UTC
Last updated: 08/30/2026, 10:52:07 UTC
Views: 69
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