CVE-2026-72970
published 2026-08-14CVE-2026-72970: Heap-based buffer overflow in Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.
PriorityP353high8.3CVSS 3.1
AVNACLPRNUIRSUCHIHAL
EPSS
0.73%
53.6th percentile
Heap-based buffer overflow in Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.
Affected
2 ranges
| Vendor | Product | Version range | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| microsoft | edge_chromium | < 151.0.4129.86 | 151.0.4129.86 |
| microsoft | microsoft_edge | >= 1.0.0.0 < 151.0.4129.86 | 151.0.4129.86 |
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GHSA
Heap-based buffer overflow in Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.
ghsa_unreviewed·2026-08-14
CVE-2026-72970 [HIGH] CWE-122 Heap-based buffer overflow in Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.
Heap-based buffer overflow in Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.
VulDB
Microsoft Edge up to 151.0.4129.78 buffer overflow
vuldb·2026-08-14·CVSS 8.3
CVE-2026-72970 [HIGH] Microsoft Edge up to 151.0.4129.78 buffer overflow
A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Microsoft Edge. The impacted element is an unknown function. This manipulation causes buffer overflow.
This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2026-72970. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. No exploit exists.
It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.
No detection rules found.
No public exploits indexed.
No writeups or analysis indexed.
2026-08-14
Published