CVE-2026-15767: Google Chrome heap buffer overflow in libyuv

CVE-2026-15767 · Severity: high · CVSS 8.8 · Published 2026-07-14

A security vulnerability exists in Google Chrome for Windows that could allow a remote attacker to execute malicious code. The issue occurs when the browser processes a specially crafted video file, potentially compromising the user's system. Users are advised to update to the latest version of Chrome to mitigate this risk.

Technologies: Google Chrome. Vendors: Google.

Quick answers

Is CVE-2026-15767 exploited in the wild?
No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-15767 being exploited in the wild.
How severe is CVE-2026-15767?
High severity, with a CVSS score of 8.8, published 14 July 2026.
Which products and versions are affected?
Google Chrome prior to 150.0.7871.125.
Is there a fix for CVE-2026-15767?
A patch was published on 2026-07-14: Fixed in version 150.0.7871.125 for Windows Junglewise finds every place you run it, drafts the upgrade and applies it once you approve.
How is CVE-2026-15767 attacked?
It is attacked over the network, in a web application.
Am I affected by CVE-2026-15767?
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.

Technical details

A heap-based buffer overflow (CWE-122) exists in the libyuv library within Google Chrome for Windows. The vulnerability is triggered when the browser processes a maliciously crafted video file. A remote, unauthenticated attacker can exploit this flaw by enticing a user to visit a malicious website or open a malicious video, leading to arbitrary code execution within the browser's sandbox environment. The issue was addressed in Chrome version 150.0.7871.125.

Affected products

  • Google Chrome prior to 150.0.7871.125

Timeline

  • 2026-05-19: disclosed: Reported by Google internal researchers
  • 2026-07-14: patched: Fixed in version 150.0.7871.125 for Windows
  • 2026-07-14: advisory

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