CVE-2026-106227: Use after free in Google Chrome
Description
CVE-2026-106227 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the Core component of Google Chrome prior to version 155.0.8059.39. This flaw allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code outside the browser sandbox by tricking a user into visiting a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability has a critical severity rating with a CVSS score of 9.6. Google has released an official fix in Chrome version 155.0.8059.39 to address this issue.
CVSS v3.1
Score 9.6critical
Affected software
Chrome
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability is a use-after-free in the Core of Google Chrome before version 155.0.8059.39. Exploitation requires user interaction (visiting a malicious HTML page) and can lead to remote code execution outside the sandbox, compromising system security. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 9.6, reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction needed, scope changed, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Google has published an official patch in Chrome 155.0.8059.39 to remediate this vulnerability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox, potentially leading to full system compromise. The vulnerability affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability with high impact. No known exploits in the wild have been reported at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
An official fix is available in Google Chrome version 155.0.8059.39. Users and administrators should update to this version or later to remediate the vulnerability. No additional mitigation steps are indicated by the vendor advisory.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-10-06T16:32:14.867Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/10/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_086471744.html","vendor":"Google"}]
Threat ID: 6ac5463b2cdf04f656d49d32
Added to database: 10/06/2026, 19:04:27 UTC
Last enriched: 10/06/2026, 22:19:18 UTC
Last updated: 10/07/2026, 03:08:16 UTC
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