PatchTheCVECVE-2026-12444: Out of bounds read in Chromoting in Google Chrome on Windows prior to 149.0.7827.155 allowed a local attacker
CVE-2026-12444 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.5) affecting chrome. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Out of bounds read in Chromoting in Google Chrome on Windows prior to 149.0.7827.155 allowed a local attacker to obtain potentially sensitive information from process memory via a malicious file. (Chromium security severity: High)
Why this priority
- No elevated risk signals yet
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 5.5 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Local |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | Required |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.1% (top 96%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-125 |
| Published | 2026-06-17 |
| Last modified | 2026-10-26 |
Last updated 2026-10-26 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
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-2026-12444?
chrome: upgrade to 149.0.7827.155. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2026-12444 being exploited?
CVE-2026-12444 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-2026-12444 affect?
CVE-2026-12444 affects chrome. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.5). Out of bounds read in Chromoting in Google Chrome on Windows prior to 149.0.7827.155 allowed a local attacker to obtain potentially sensitive information from process memory via a malicious file. (Chromium security severity: High)
How urgent is CVE-2026-12444?
Priority 20/100. No elevated risk signals yet.
Software pages
Windows vulnerabilities · Google Chrome vulnerabilities · Chromium vulnerabilities
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