Heap Buffer Overflow in Google Chrome Affecting Libvpx Component
CVE-2026-1861

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Google
Status
Chrome
Vendor
CVE Published:
3 February 2026

What is CVE-2026-1861?

A heap buffer overflow issue has been identified in the libvpx component of Google Chrome, specifically affecting versions prior to 144.0.7559.132. This vulnerability enables remote attackers to potentially exploit heap memory corruption through specially crafted HTML content, leading to unauthorized access and manipulation of affected systems. It's essential for users of the browser to ensure they are updated to mitigate any risk associated with this vulnerability.

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Affected Version(s)

Chrome 144.0.7559.132

References

https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/02/stable-chan...
https://issues.chromium.org/issues/478942410

CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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