CVE-2026-17848: Insufficient validation of untrusted input in Codecs

Published May 31, 2026
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Updated

Chromium: CVE-2026-17848 Insufficient validation of untrusted input in Codecs

Other sources

Integer overflow in Codecs in Google Chrome prior to 151.0.7922.72 allowed a remote attacker to potentially perform a sandbox escape via a crafted video file. (Chromium security severity: Medium)

— NVD

This CVE was assigned by Chrome.  Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) ingests Chromium, which addresses this vulnerability. Please see Google Chrome Releases for more information.

— Microsoft

Credit

Ameen Basha M K

Affected Software

4 affected componentsFixes available
Google Google Chrome<151.0.7922.72
Google Chrome<151.0.7922.71
151.0.7922.71
Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based)<151.0.4129.59
151.0.4129.59
Microsoft Edge<151.0.4129.59

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 151.0.7922.71
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 151.0.4129.59
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade Google Chrome/Chromium (via Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) ingestion) to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 151.0.7922.72
  4. Compensating control

    Apply sandbox hardening as an additional mitigation while updating Edge/Chromium to remove the potential sandbox escape vector (crafted video file triggering integer overflow in Codecs).

Event History

May 31, 2026
CVE Published
12:00 AM
Data Sourced
12:00 AM
SeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Jul 30, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:19 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:19 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:16 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Jul 31, 2026
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
DescriptionAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-17848?

CVE-2026-17848 has a critical severity rating of 9.6 according to the CVSS 3.1 score.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-17848?

To fix CVE-2026-17848, update Google Chrome to version 151.0.7922.72 or later.

3

What impact can CVE-2026-17848 have on my system?

CVE-2026-17848 can allow a remote attacker to potentially perform a sandbox escape through a crafted video file.

4

What software is affected by CVE-2026-17848?

CVE-2026-17848 affects Google Chrome versions prior to 151.0.7922.72 and Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) versions before the same update.

5

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-17848 classified as?

CVE-2026-17848 is classified as an insufficient validation of untrusted input and is related to integer overflow issues.

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