CVE-2026-106261: Uninitialized resource in Google Chrome
Description
CVE-2026-106261 is a medium severity vulnerability in Google Chrome prior to version 155.0.8059.39. It involves an uninitialized resource in the video component that allows a remote attacker to read memory inside the sandbox by using a crafted HTML page. This vulnerability affects desktop versions of Chrome and has been publicly disclosed. A fix is available as indicated by the vendor advisory for the stable channel update.
Affected software
Chrome
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability arises from an uninitialized resource in the video processing component of Google Chrome versions before 155.0.8059.39. An attacker can exploit this flaw by delivering a specially crafted HTML page that triggers reading of memory within the sandboxed environment. The issue was assigned a medium severity by Chromium security. The vendor advisory confirms the release of a stable channel update that addresses this vulnerability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows a remote attacker to read memory inside the sandboxed environment of the browser, potentially exposing sensitive information. However, the impact is limited to information disclosure within the sandbox and does not indicate code execution or privilege escalation.
Mitigation Recommendations
Users should update Google Chrome to version 155.0.8059.39 or later, where this vulnerability has been fixed. The vendor advisory from Google confirms the availability of this update. No additional mitigation steps are required beyond applying the official patch.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-10-06T16:33:48.599Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/10/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_086471744.html","vendor":"Google"}]
Threat ID: 6ac546432cdf04f656d49d7f
Added to database: 10/06/2026, 19:04:35 UTC
Last enriched: 10/06/2026, 22:04:14 UTC
Last updated: 10/06/2026, 22:04:14 UTC
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