CVE-2026-126912: Google Chrome buffer overflow in Skia

CVE-2026-126912 · Severity: info · Published 2026-11-11

Google Chrome is a web browser used by billions of users worldwide. A buffer overflow vulnerability in the Skia graphics library could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code outside the browser sandbox by tricking a user into visiting a malicious webpage, potentially leading to full system compromise.

Technologies: Google Chrome. Vendors: Google.

Quick answers

Is CVE-2026-126912 exploited in the wild?
No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-126912 being exploited in the wild.
How severe is CVE-2026-126912?
Informational severity, published 11 November 2026.
Which products and versions are affected?
Google Chrome prior to 157.0.8103.78.
Is there a fix for CVE-2026-126912?
Yes: fixed in Chrome 157.0.8103.78 and later. Junglewise finds every place you run it, drafts the upgrade and applies it once you approve.
How is CVE-2026-126912 attacked?
It is attacked over the network.
Am I affected by CVE-2026-126912?
Check whether you run Google Chrome at an affected version. Junglewise does that check for you around the clock: connect your code, cloud and domains, and it matches new vulnerabilities like this one against what you actually run and tells you when one reaches you.

How to fix

  • Fixed in: Chrome 157.0.8103.78 and later

Technical details

A buffer overflow exists in the Skia graphics component of Chromium. The vulnerability can be triggered remotely via a crafted HTML page and allows arbitrary code execution outside the sandbox, bypassing Chrome's security isolation. The attack requires user interaction (visiting a webpage) but no authentication.

Affected products

  • Google Chrome prior to 157.0.8103.78

Timeline

  • 2026-11-11: disclosed
  • 2026-11-11: patched

References

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