Heap-based Buffer Overflow Affecting chromium package, versions <148.0.7778.215-r0


Severity

Recommended
low

Based on default assessment until relevant scores are available.

Threat Intelligence

EPSS
0% (1st percentile)

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  • Snyk IDSNYK-CHAINGUARDLATEST-CHROMIUM-16960970
  • published28 May 2026
  • disclosed20 May 2026

Introduced: 20 May 2026

NewCVE-2026-9123  (opens in a new tab)
CWE-122  (opens in a new tab)

How to fix?

Upgrade Chainguard chromium to version 148.0.7778.215-r0 or higher.

NVD Description

Note: Versions mentioned in the description apply only to the upstream chromium package and not the chromium package as distributed by Chainguard. See How to fix? for Chainguard relevant fixed versions and status.

Heap buffer overflow in Chromecast in Google Chrome on Android, Linux, ChromeOS prior to 148.0.7778.179 allowed a local attacker to execute arbitrary code inside a sandbox via malicious network traffic. (Chromium security severity: Medium)