CVE-2026-11198
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Codecs Sandbox Escape in Google Chrome

Publication date: 2026-06-04

Last updated on: 2026-06-05

Assigner: Chrome

Description
Insufficient validation of untrusted input in Codecs in Google Chrome prior to 149.0.7827.53 allowed a remote attacker to potentially perform a sandbox escape via a crafted video file. (Chromium security severity: Medium)
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Published
2026-06-04
Last Modified
2026-06-05
Generated
2026-06-25
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2026-06-05
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-24
NVD
CVE-2026-11198
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Vendor Product Version / Range
google chrome to 149.0.7827.53 (exc)
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CWE ID Description
CWE-20 The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly.
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Executive Summary

This vulnerability involves insufficient validation of untrusted input in the Codecs component of Google Chrome versions prior to 149.0.7827.53. A remote attacker could exploit this by using a specially crafted video file to potentially escape the browser's sandbox environment.

Impact Analysis

The impact of this vulnerability is that an attacker could use a crafted video file to break out of the sandbox that normally isolates the browser processes. This could allow the attacker to execute code or perform actions on the affected system beyond the browser's restricted environment, potentially leading to unauthorized access or control.

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