CVE-2026-72970
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Heap-based Buffer Overflow in Microsoft Edge

Vulnerability report for CVE-2026-72970, including description, CVSS score, EPSS score, affected products, exploitability, helpful resources, and attack-flow context.

Publication date: 2026-08-14

Last updated on: 2026-08-18

Assigner: Microsoft Corporation

Description

Heap-based buffer overflow in Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.

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Published
2026-08-14
Last Modified
2026-08-18
Generated
2026-09-04
AI Q&A
2026-08-14
EPSS Evaluated
2026-09-02
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Vendor Product Version / Range
microsoft edge_chromium to 151.0.4129.86 (exc)

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Exploitability

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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().

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Executive Summary

This is a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability in Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based). It allows an unauthorized attacker to execute arbitrary code remotely over a network by exploiting a flaw in memory handling.

Detection Guidance

This vulnerability is specific to Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) and requires detection through monitoring for unusual behavior or crashes in the browser. Check for updated versions of Microsoft Edge to patch the issue. No direct commands are provided in the context for detection.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this to run malicious code on your system, potentially stealing data, installing malware, or taking control of your device. It requires user interaction like visiting a malicious website.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability allows remote code execution, which could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data. This may violate GDPR's data protection requirements and HIPAA's security rules for protected health information if exploited.

Mitigation Strategies

Apply the latest security updates from Microsoft for Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) to patch the heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability.

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