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CVE-2026-2648: Google Chrome · Heap Buffer Overflow

Affects Google ChromeSource CVE Database V5

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Not known to be exploited · CVSS 8.8 High : upgrade to 145.0.7632.109 soon.

Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 10:12 UTC

CVSS 3.1 base score
8.8High
How severe the flaw is on the 0–10 CVSS scale.
EPSS
0.4% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 39% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
Patch
Available – fixed in 145.0.7632.109
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Exploitation evidence

  1. Disclosed: evidence found.

    CVE published 18 Feb 2026

  2. Detectable: no evidence on record.

    No public nuclei template indexed

  3. Weaponised: no evidence on record.

    No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB

  4. Exploited in the wild: no evidence on record.

    Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation

  5. Observed by OffSeq Mirage: no evidence on record.

    No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors

A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 26 Oct 2026.

What to do

Upgrade Google Chrome to 145.0.7632.109.

Affected software

ProductAffectedFixed in
GoogleChromeAffected
  • >=145.0.7632.109 <145.0.7632.109
Fixed in
  • 145.0.7632.109

AI-suggested

  1. Immediately update Google Chrome to version 145.0.7632.109 or later, which contains the fix for this vulnerability.
  2. Where feasible, disable PDF rendering within Chrome and use dedicated, sandboxed PDF readers with strong security controls.
  3. Implement email and web gateway filters to detect and block malicious PDF attachments or links.
  4. Educate users about the risks of opening unsolicited or suspicious PDF files, emphasizing caution with email attachments and downloads.
  5. Employ endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions capable of identifying anomalous behavior related to memory corruption or exploitation attempts.
  6. Use application sandboxing and least privilege principles to limit the impact of potential exploitation.
  7. 8. Conduct regular vulnerability assessments and penetration testing to ensure timely detection of exploitable weaknesses. 9. Consider network segmentation to reduce the spread of compromise if an endpoint is exploited. These measures, combined with prompt patching, will significantly reduce the risk posed by this vulnerability.

Description

Heap buffer overflow in PDFium in Google Chrome prior to 145.0.7632.109 allowed a remote attacker to perform an out of bounds memory write via a crafted PDF file. (Chromium security severity: High)

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