CVE-2026-2648
Google Chrome PDFium Heap Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
Description
Heap buffer overflow in PDFium in Google Chrome prior to 145.0.7632.109 allowed a remote attacker to perform an out of bounds memory write via a crafted PDF file. (Chromium security severity: High)
INFO
Published Date :
Feb. 18, 2026, 10:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
Feb. 19, 2026, 6:35 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 |
Solution
- Update Google Chrome to version 145.0.7632.109 or later.
- Apply all available security updates for Chrome.
- Ensure PDF handling components are up-to-date.
Public PoC/Exploit Available at Github
CVE-2026-2648 has a 1 public
PoC/Exploit available at Github.
Go to the Public Exploits tab to see the list.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-2648.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/02/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_18.html | Release Notes |
| https://issues.chromium.org/issues/477033835 | Issue Tracking Permissions Required |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
While CVE identifies
specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-2648 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification
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stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-2648
weaknesses.
We scan GitHub repositories to detect new proof-of-concept exploits. Following list is a collection of public exploits and proof-of-concepts, which have been published on GitHub (sorted by the most recently updated).
None
Results are limited to the first 15 repositories due to potential performance issues.
The following list is the news that have been mention
CVE-2026-2648 vulnerability anywhere in the article.
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CybersecurityNews
Google Issues Emergency Chrome Security Update to Address High-Severity PDFium and V8 Flaws
Google Issues Emergency Chrome Security Update A significant security update for the Chrome Stable Channel to address multiple vulnerabilities, including high-severity flaws affecting the browser’s co ... Read more
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Daily CyberSecurity
Urgent Chrome Patch: Google Fixes High-Severity PDF and V8 Engine Flaws
Google has initiated an urgent rollout for the Chrome Stable channel, delivering a crucial update to patch three newly disclosed security vulnerabilities. The update, which brings Chrome to version 14 ... Read more
The following table lists the changes that have been made to the
CVE-2026-2648 vulnerability over time.
Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Feb. 19, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:google:chrome:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 145.0.7632.109 Added Reference Type Chrome: https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/02/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_18.html Types: Release Notes Added Reference Type Chrome: https://issues.chromium.org/issues/477033835 Types: Issue Tracking, Permissions Required -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Feb. 19, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Feb. 18, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description Heap buffer overflow in PDFium in Google Chrome prior to 145.0.7632.109 allowed a remote attacker to perform an out of bounds memory write via a crafted PDF file. (Chromium security severity: High) Added CWE CWE-122 Added Reference https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/02/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_18.html Added Reference https://issues.chromium.org/issues/477033835