CVE-2026-12010: Heap buffer overflow in GPU in Google Chrome on Android prior to 149.0.7827.115 allowed a remote attacker who

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-12010?

chrome: upgrade to 149.0.7827.115. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2026-12010 being exploited?

CVE-2026-12010 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2026-12010 affect?

CVE-2026-12010 affects chrome. Severity is high (CVSS 8.3). Heap buffer overflow in GPU in Google Chrome on Android prior to 149.0.7827.115 allowed a remote attacker who had compromised the renderer process to potentially perform a sandbox escape via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity:

Routine

HIGH 8.3UPGRADE

CVE-2026-12010 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.3) affecting chrome. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Heap buffer overflow in GPU in Google Chrome on Android prior to 149.0.7827.115 allowed a remote attacker who had compromised the renderer process to potentially perform a sandbox escape via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Critical)

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.3 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 82%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-122
Published	2026-06-11
Last modified	2026-10-26

Publisher (CNA): Chrome · Vendor: google

Last updated 2026-10-26 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-06-11 22:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-26 11:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

google chrome UPGRADE

Affected: < 149.0.7827.115

Fixed in: 149.0.7827.115

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy chrome || rpm -q chrome || chrome --version

2. UPGRADE to 149.0.7827.115 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade chrome

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade chrome

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-12010?

chrome: upgrade to 149.0.7827.115. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-12010 being exploited?

CVE-2026-12010 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2026-12010 affect?

CVE-2026-12010 affects chrome. Severity is high (CVSS 8.3). Heap buffer overflow in GPU in Google Chrome on Android prior to 149.0.7827.115 allowed a remote attacker who had compromised the renderer process to potentially perform a sandbox escape via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity:

How urgent is CVE-2026-12010?

Priority 33/100. High severity

Software pages

Android vulnerabilities · Google Chrome vulnerabilities · Chromium vulnerabilities

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