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9.6

CVE-2026-14056: Google Chrome: Compromised Videos Can Escape Security

CVE-2026-14056 · published 4 months ago
Summary

A security issue in Google Chrome's media player allows an attacker who has already compromised a user's Chrome session to potentially take control of the entire system by creating a malicious video file. This issue affects users who have not updated to the latest version of Google Chrome. To stay safe, update to the latest version of Google Chrome.

What to do
  • Update google chrome to version 150.0.7871.47 or later.
Affected software
Ecosystem VendorProductAffected versions
– google chrome < 150.0.7871.47
cpe:2.3:a:google:chrome:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Debian:11 debian chromium All versions
Debian:12 debian chromium All versions
Debian:13 debian chromium All versions
Debian:14 debian chromium All versions
Original advisory text
Insufficient validation of untrusted input in Media in Google Chrome prior to 150.0.7871.47 allowed a remote attacker who had compromised the renderer process to potentially perform a sandbox escap...
Insufficient validation of untrusted input in Media in Google Chrome prior to 150.0.7871.47 allowed a remote attacker who had compromised the renderer process to potentially perform a sandbox escape via a crafted video file. (Chromium security severity: Low)
Fix within
Internet-facing 14 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit
  • Gives an attacker full control
Severity
9.6 Critical
Exploitation
<1% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-20Improper Input Validation
Timeline
Published30 Jun 2026
Updated13 Nov 2026
First seen1 Jul 2026
Sources
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