CVE-2026-16807
published 2026-07-23CVE-2026-16807: Out of bounds write in Codecs in Google Chrome prior to 150.0.7871.186 allowed a remote attacker to potentially perform a sandbox escape via a crafted HTML…
PriorityP348high8.8CVSS 3.1
AVNACLPRNUIRSUCHIHAH
EPSS
0.26%
18.0th percentile
Out of bounds write in Codecs in Google Chrome prior to 150.0.7871.186 allowed a remote attacker to potentially perform a sandbox escape via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)
Affected
3 ranges
| Vendor | Product | Version range | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| chrome | < 150.0.7871.186 | 150.0.7871.186 | |
| chrome | >= 150.0.7871.186 < 150.0.7871.186 | 150.0.7871.186 | |
| chrome_desktop | — | — |
CVSS provenance
nvdv3.18.8HIGHCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
vendor_redhat8.8HIGH
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VulDB
Google Chrome up to 150.0.7871.182 Codecs out-of-bounds write
vuldb·2026-07-24
CVE-2026-16807 [CRITICAL] Google Chrome up to 150.0.7871.182 Codecs out-of-bounds write
A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Google Chrome. The impacted element is an unknown function of the component Codecs. The manipulation leads to out-of-bounds write.
This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2026-16807. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. There is no exploit available.
It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.
GHSA
Out of bounds write in Codecs in Google Chrome prior to 150.0.7871.186 allowed a remote attacker to potentially perform a sandbox escape via a crafted HTML page.
ghsa_unreviewed·2026-07-24
CVE-2026-16807 [HIGH] CWE-787 Out of bounds write in Codecs in Google Chrome prior to 150.0.7871.186 allowed a remote attacker to potentially perform a sandbox escape via a crafted HTML page.
Out of bounds write in Codecs in Google Chrome prior to 150.0.7871.186 allowed a remote attacker to potentially perform a sandbox escape via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)
Red Hat
chromium-browser: Google Chrome Codecs: Sandbox escape via crafted HTML page
vendor_redhat·2026-07-23·CVSS 8.8
CVE-2026-16807 [HIGH] CWE-787 chromium-browser: Google Chrome Codecs: Sandbox escape via crafted HTML page
chromium-browser: Google Chrome Codecs: Sandbox escape via crafted HTML page
A flaw was found in the Codecs component of Google Chrome. A remote attacker could exploit an out-of-bounds write vulnerability through a specially crafted HTML page. This could potentially allow the attacker to bypass security restrictions and gain unauthorized access to the underlying system.
Statement: This flaw is rated as Important because a remote attacker could exploit an out-of-bounds write vulnerability in the Codecs component of Google Chrome, or applications embedding Chromium-based web engines, via a specially crafted HTML page. Successful exploitation could lead to a sandbox escape, allowing the attacker to bypass security restrictions and gain unauthorized access to the underlying system.
Chrome
Stable Channel Update for Desktop: CVE-2026-16807
vendor_chrome·2026-07-23
CVE-2026-16807 [HIGH] Stable Channel Update for Desktop: CVE-2026-16807
Stable Channel Update for Desktop
CVE-2026-16807: Out of bounds write in Codecs. Reported by Google on 2026-05-30 [N/A][ 522064153 ] High CVE-2026-16806: Use after free in WebMCP
Reported by Google on 2026-06-10 [N/A][ 523292588 ] High CVE-2026-16805: Use after free in Blink
Severity: high
No detection rules found.
No public exploits indexed.
Bugzilla
CVE-2026-16807 chromium: Google Chrome Codecs: Sandbox escape via crafted HTML page [epel-all]
bugzilla·2026-07-27·CVSS 8.8
CVE-2026-16807 [HIGH] CVE-2026-16807 chromium: Google Chrome Codecs: Sandbox escape via crafted HTML page [epel-all]
CVE-2026-16807 chromium: Google Chrome Codecs: Sandbox escape via crafted HTML page [epel-all]
Disclaimer: Community trackers are created by Red Hat Product Security team on a best effort basis. Package maintainers are required to ascertain if the flaw indeed affects their package, before starting the update process.
Out of bounds write in Codecs in Google Chrome prior to 150.0.7871.186 allowed a remote attacker to potentially perform a sandbox escape via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)
Discussion:
FEDORA-EPEL-2026-20a659f606 (chromium-150.0.7871.186-1.el10_3) has been submitted as an update to Fedora EPEL 10.3.
https://bodhi.fedoraproject.org/updates/FEDORA-EPEL-2026-20a659f606
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FEDORA-EPEL-2026-20a659f606 has been pushed to the Fedora EPEL 10.3 testing re
Bugzilla
CVE-2026-16807 chromium: Google Chrome Codecs: Sandbox escape via crafted HTML page [fedora-all]
bugzilla·2026-07-27·CVSS 8.8
CVE-2026-16807 [HIGH] CVE-2026-16807 chromium: Google Chrome Codecs: Sandbox escape via crafted HTML page [fedora-all]
CVE-2026-16807 chromium: Google Chrome Codecs: Sandbox escape via crafted HTML page [fedora-all]
Disclaimer: Community trackers are created by Red Hat Product Security team on a best effort basis. Package maintainers are required to ascertain if the flaw indeed affects their package, before starting the update process.
Out of bounds write in Codecs in Google Chrome prior to 150.0.7871.186 allowed a remote attacker to potentially perform a sandbox escape via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)
Discussion:
FEDORA-2026-e48156418f (chromium-150.0.7871.186-1.fc44) has been submitted as an update to Fedora 44.
https://bodhi.fedoraproject.org/updates/FEDORA-2026-e48156418f
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FEDORA-2026-e48156418f has been pushed to the Fedora 44 testing repository.
Soon you'll be able
Bugzilla
CVE-2026-16807 chromium-browser: Google Chrome Codecs: Sandbox escape via crafted HTML page
bugzilla·2026-07-23·CVSS 8.8
CVE-2026-16807 [HIGH] CVE-2026-16807 chromium-browser: Google Chrome Codecs: Sandbox escape via crafted HTML page
CVE-2026-16807 chromium-browser: Google Chrome Codecs: Sandbox escape via crafted HTML page
Out of bounds write in Codecs in Google Chrome prior to 150.0.7871.186 allowed a remote attacker to potentially perform a sandbox escape via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)
2026-07-23
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