CVE-2026-2314
Heap Buffer Overflow in Chrome Codecs Enables Remote Exploit
Publication date: 2026-02-11
Last updated on: 2026-02-13
Assigner: Chrome
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| chrome | to 145.0.7632.45 (exc) |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-122 | A heap overflow condition is a buffer overflow, where the buffer that can be overwritten is allocated in the heap portion of memory, generally meaning that the buffer was allocated using a routine such as malloc(). |
| CWE-787 | The product writes data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. |
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability is a heap buffer overflow found in the Codecs component of Google Chrome versions prior to 145.0.7632.45. It allows a remote attacker to potentially cause heap corruption by using a specially crafted HTML page.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
Exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to severe impacts including unauthorized code execution, data corruption, or denial of service. Since it is remotely exploitable without privileges and requires only user interaction, an attacker could compromise the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system.
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