Google Chrome up to 148.0.7778.216 on Windows Codecs race condition

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6.6$5k-$25k0.00

Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in Google Chrome on Windows. The impacted element is an unknown function of the component Codecs. The manipulation results in race condition. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2026-10940. The attack can be launched remotely. No exploit exists. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Google Chrome on Windows. Affected is an unknown code block of the component Codecs. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a race condition vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-362. The product contains a code sequence that can run concurrently with other code, and the code sequence requires temporary, exclusive access to a shared resource, but a timing window exists in which the shared resource can be modified by another code sequence that is operating concurrently. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Race in Codecs in Google Chrome on Windows prior to 149.0.7827.53 allowed a remote attacker who had compromised the renderer process to potentially perform a sandbox escape via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)

The advisory is available at chromereleases.googleblog.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2026-10940 since 06/04/2026. The exploitability is told to be difficult. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. The structure of the vulnerability defines a possible price range of USD $5k-$25k at the moment (estimation calculated on 06/07/2026).

Upgrading to version 149.0.7827.53 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2026-1794). If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

Affected

  • Google Chrome
  • Microsoft Edge

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.6
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.6

VulDB Base Score: 5.0
VulDB Temp Score: 4.8
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ADP CISA Base Score: 8.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Race condition
CWE: CWE-362
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔒
Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Chrome 149.0.7827.53

Timelineinfo

06/04/2026 CVE reserved
06/05/2026 +1 days Advisory disclosed
06/05/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
06/07/2026 +2 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com
Product: google.com

Advisory: 503879
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-10940 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-10940
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-368562
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2026-1794 - Google Chrome und Microsoft Edge: Mehrere Schwachstellen

Entryinfo

Created: 06/05/2026 06:46
Updated: 06/07/2026 05:15
Changes: 06/05/2026 06:46 (67), 06/07/2026 05:15 (7)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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