Heap-based Buffer Overflow in Microsoft Edge by Microsoft
CVE-2026-96198

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Microsoft
Status
Microsoft Edge (chromium-based)
Vendor
CVE Published:
29 October 2026

What is CVE-2026-96198?

A vulnerability exists in Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) that enables a heap-based buffer overflow, potentially allowing unauthorized attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted network response. This vulnerability underscores the importance of keeping software up to date to safeguard against remote code execution attacks.

Affected Version(s)

Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) 1.0.0.0 < 154.0.4258.37

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE...
vendor-advisorypatch

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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