CVE-2026-10940
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Race Condition in Codecs in Google Chrome on Windows

Publication date: 2026-06-04

Last updated on: 2026-06-08

Assigner: Chrome

Description
Race in Codecs in Google Chrome on Windows prior to 149.0.7827.53 allowed a remote attacker who had compromised the renderer process to potentially perform a sandbox escape via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)
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Published
2026-06-04
Last Modified
2026-06-08
Generated
2026-06-25
AI Q&A
2026-06-05
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-24
NVD
CVE-2026-10940
EUVD
EUVD-2026-34389
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Vendor Product Version / Range
google chrome to 149.0.7827.53 (exc)
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CWE ID Description
CWE-362 The product contains a concurrent code sequence that requires temporary, exclusive access to a shared resource, but a timing window exists in which the shared resource can be modified by another code sequence operating concurrently.
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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is a race condition in the codecs component of Google Chrome on Windows versions prior to 149.0.7827.53. It allows a remote attacker who has already compromised the renderer process to potentially escape the browser's sandbox by using a specially crafted HTML page.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to break out of the sandbox environment that normally restricts the renderer process. This means the attacker could gain higher privileges on the system, potentially leading to further compromise beyond the browser.

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