Microsoft Security Response CenterCVE-2026-96198

Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

HighVendor CVSS 8.8 / 10 1 CVE Published Oct 16, 2026 at 7:00 AM UTC

Summary

Heap-based buffer overflow in Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.

Release Notes

Oct 16, 2026 at 7:00 AM UTC
Published by Microsoft Security Response Center
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Oct 16, 2026 at 5:50 PM UTC
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Oct 21, 2026 at 1:15 AM UTC
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