CVE-2026-11079

Name: CVE-2026-11079
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2026-06-04T23:17:12.627+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.22%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2026-11079 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Insufficient validation of untrusted input in Codecs in Google Chrome prior to 149.0.7827.53 allowed a remote attacker to perform an out of bounds memory write via a crafted video file. (Chromium security severity: Medium). EPSS estimates a 0.22% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Insufficient validation of untrusted input in Codecs in Google Chrome prior to 149.0.7827.53 allowed a remote attacker to perform an out of bounds memory write via a crafted video file. (Chromium security severity: Medium)

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.22%

12.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Chrome	< 149.0.7827.53

References

https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/06/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.htmlVendor Advisory
https://issues.chromium.org/issues/500028989Permissions Required

Timeline

Published: Jun 4, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-11079?

How severe is CVE-2026-11079?

CVE-2026-11079 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.22% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-11079?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2026-11079?

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Source: NVD / NIST