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Plain-English summary
CVE-2026-1861 is a high-severity Chrome flaw in the libvpx media component. A malicious webpage could trigger memory corruption in vulnerable Chrome versions before 144.0.7559.132. This matters because exploitation only requires a user to visit or open crafted HTML content.
Executive priority
Treat this as a prompt browser update priority. It is high impact but requires user interaction, and provided sources do not show confirmed active exploitation.
Technical view
The vulnerability is a heap buffer overflow, CWE-122, in libvpx in Google Chrome prior to 144.0.7559.132. The CVSS 3.1 score is 8.8 with network attack vector, low complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, and high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact.
Likely exposure
Organizations with desktop Chrome installations older than 144.0.7559.132 are the primary exposed population identified in the sources. Exposure depends on browser version and user access to untrusted web content.
Exploitation context
The CVE states a remote attacker could potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page. CISA KEV status is false in the provided data, and the sources do not establish active exploitation.
Researcher notes
The public record identifies libvpx heap buffer overflow and crafted HTML as the trigger context. Chromium issue details may be access-restricted. Avoid assuming impact beyond Google Chrome unless vendor sources confirm it.
Mitigation direction
- Update Google Chrome to 144.0.7559.132 or later where applicable.
- Prioritize managed desktop browser fleets and high-risk user groups.
- Check the Chrome release post for platform-specific rollout details.
- Monitor vendor guidance for any additional remediation notes.
Validation and detection
- Inventory Chrome versions across managed endpoints.
- Confirm installed Chrome version is 144.0.7559.132 or later.
- Review browser management tooling for failed or deferred updates.
- Track exceptions where users can browse untrusted websites.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- High
- CVSS
- 8.8 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H2.85.9Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
8.8HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/02/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.htmlCVE reference
- https://issues.chromium.org/issues/478942410CVE reference
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CWE details
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Heap-based Buffer Overflow
Heap-based Buffer Overflow represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.