CVE-2026-106215: Uninitialized resource in Google Chrome
Description
CVE-2026-106215 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Chrome on Windows involving an uninitialized resource in the ANGLE component. This flaw allows a remote attacker to read memory outside the browser sandbox by delivering a crafted HTML page. The issue affects versions prior to 155.0.8059.39 and has been addressed in the stable channel update. No known exploits are reported in the wild at this time.
Affected software
Chrome
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability arises from an uninitialized resource in the ANGLE graphics abstraction layer within Google Chrome on Windows platforms. Exploitation permits a remote attacker to read memory outside the sandbox environment, potentially exposing sensitive information. The flaw was fixed in Chrome version 155.0.8059.39. The vendor advisory confirms the update and categorizes the severity as high.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation enables a remote attacker to bypass sandbox memory protections and read memory contents outside the intended sandbox boundary. This could lead to information disclosure but does not indicate code execution or privilege escalation from the provided data.
Mitigation Recommendations
Users should update Google Chrome on Windows to version 155.0.8059.39 or later, where this vulnerability is patched. The vendor advisory at https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/10/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_086471744.html provides official update details. No additional mitigation steps are specified.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-10-06T16:31:49.987Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/10/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_086471744.html","vendor":"Google"}]
Threat ID: 6ac546392cdf04f656d49d1d
Added to database: 10/06/2026, 19:04:25 UTC
Last enriched: 10/06/2026, 22:33:14 UTC
Last updated: 10/07/2026, 03:28:08 UTC
Views: 2
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