CVE-2026-106268: Use after free in Google Chrome
Description
A use-after-free vulnerability exists in the WebRTC component of Google Chrome prior to version 155.0.8059.39. This flaw allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code within the sandbox by tricking a user into visiting a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability has a high severity rating and a CVSS score of 8.8. Google has released an update to address this issue.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.8high
Affected software
Chrome
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-106268 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the WebRTC implementation of Google Chrome before version 155.0.8059.39. Exploitation requires user interaction via a maliciously crafted HTML page, enabling remote code execution inside the browser sandbox. The vulnerability is rated high severity with a CVSS 3.1 score of 8.8, reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction needed, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Google has published a stable channel update to fix this issue.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code within the sandboxed environment of the browser, potentially compromising the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. This could lead to unauthorized actions or data exposure within the browser context.
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 indicated by the vendor advisory.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-10-06T16:33:59.230Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/10/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_086471744.html","vendor":"Google"}]
Threat ID: 6ac546432cdf04f656d49d86
Added to database: 10/06/2026, 19:04:35 UTC
Last enriched: 10/06/2026, 22:03:11 UTC
Last updated: 10/06/2026, 22:03:11 UTC
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