Google Chrome up to 149.0.7827.53 on Linux Codecs uninitialized variable

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Google Chrome on Linux. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component Codecs. This manipulation causes uninitialized variable. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2026-11668. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. No exploit exists. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Google Chrome on Linux. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component Codecs. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a uninitialized variable vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-457. The code uses a variable that has not been initialized, leading to unpredictable or unintended results. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality. The summary by CVE is:

Uninitialized Use in Codecs in Google Chrome on Linux, ChromeOS prior to 149.0.7827.103 allowed a remote attacker to leak cross-origin data via a crafted video file. (Chromium security severity: High)

It is possible to read the advisory at chromereleases.googleblog.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2026-11668 since 06/08/2026. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available. The pricing for an exploit might be around USD $5k-$25k at the moment (estimation calculated on 06/09/2026).

Upgrading to version 149.0.7827.103 eliminates this vulnerability.

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Uninitialized variable
CWE: CWE-457 / CWE-453
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Chrome 149.0.7827.103

Timelineinfo

06/08/2026 CVE reserved
06/09/2026 +1 days Advisory disclosed
06/09/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
06/09/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com
Product: google.com

Advisory: 515419
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-11668 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-11668
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-369307

Entryinfo

Created: 06/09/2026 07:11
Changes: 06/09/2026 07:11 (31), 06/09/2026 07:12 (36)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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