PatchTheCVECVE-2026-66312: Buffer over-read in Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) allows an authorized attacker to execute code over a netwo
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CVE-2026-66312 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) affecting edge chromium. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Buffer over-read in Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) allows an authorized attacker to execute code over a network.
Why this priority
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A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 6.5 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 1.1% (top 35%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-126 |
| Published | 2026-08-04 |
| Last modified | 2026-10-23 |
Publisher (CNA): Microsoft Corporation · Vendor: microsoft
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
microsoft edge chromium UPGRADE
Affected: < 151.0.4129.59
Fixed in: 151.0.4129.59
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy edge-chromium || rpm -q edge-chromium || edge-chromium --version
2. UPGRADE to 151.0.4129.59 (Debian / Ubuntu)
sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade edge-chromium
2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
sudo dnf upgrade edge-chromium
Note
Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.
Exact fixes by distribution
Fedora 46 · kwin-zones · FIXED · 1.0.13-1.fc46 · FEDORA-2026-95888f332b · source
sudo dnf upgrade --advisory=FEDORA-2026-95888f332b
Fedora ELN · nginx-mod-brotli · FIXED · 1.0.0~rc-16.eln159 · FEDORA-2026-501a6a8273 · source
sudo dnf upgrade --advisory=FEDORA-2026-501a6a8273
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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.
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
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