CVE-2026-17935: Heap buffer overflow in Codecs

Published May 16, 2026
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Updated

Chromium: CVE-2026-17935 Heap buffer overflow in Codecs

Other sources

Heap buffer overflow in Codecs in Google Chrome prior to 151.0.7922.72 allowed a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code inside a sandbox via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Low)

— 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

Google

Affected Software

4 affected componentsFixes available
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 Chromium/Google Chrome to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 151.0.7922.72
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 151.0.7922.72

Event History

May 16, 2026
CVE Published
12:00 AM
Data Sourced
12:00 AM
SeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Jul 30, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:25 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:25 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

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-17935?

The severity of CVE-2026-17935 is classified as high with a CVSS score of 8.8.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-17935?

To fix CVE-2026-17935, update Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge to version 151.0.7922.72 or later.

3

What types of attacks does CVE-2026-17935 enable?

CVE-2026-17935 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code inside a sandboxed environment via a crafted HTML page.

4

Which browsers are affected by CVE-2026-17935?

CVE-2026-17935 affects Google Chrome prior to version 151.0.7922.72 and Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) before the specified update.

5

What is a heap buffer overflow in the context of CVE-2026-17935?

A heap buffer overflow in CVE-2026-17935 refers to a vulnerability where the application writes more data to a buffer located on the heap than it can hold, potentially leading to code execution.

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