CVE-2026-106258: Uninitialized resource in Google Chrome
Description
CVE-2026-106258 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Chrome on Windows involving an uninitialized resource in ANGLE. This flaw allows a remote attacker to read memory outside the sandbox by using a crafted HTML page. The issue affects Chrome versions prior to 155.0.8059.39. Google has released an update to address this vulnerability.
Affected software
Chrome
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves an uninitialized resource in the ANGLE component of Google Chrome on Windows platforms. An attacker can exploit this flaw remotely by crafting a malicious HTML page that triggers reading of memory outside the browser's sandbox, potentially exposing sensitive information. The vulnerability is classified as high severity by Chromium security. It affects Chrome versions before 155.0.8059.39 and was publicly disclosed on October 6, 2026. Google has issued a stable channel update to fix this issue.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows a remote attacker to read memory outside the sandbox in Google Chrome on Windows, which could lead to exposure of sensitive information or data leakage. The vulnerability does not indicate code execution or privilege escalation but compromises memory confidentiality.
Mitigation Recommendations
Google has released an official fix in 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 specified or required beyond applying the update.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-10-06T16:33:45.820Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/10/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_086471744.html","vendor":"Google"}]
Threat ID: 6ac546412cdf04f656d49d78
Added to database: 10/06/2026, 19:04:33 UTC
Last enriched: 10/06/2026, 22:03:13 UTC
Last updated: 10/06/2026, 22:03:13 UTC
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