CVE-2026-106279: Incorrect reference resolution in Google Chrome
Description
CVE-2026-106279 is a vulnerability in Google Chrome on iOS versions prior to 155.0.8059.39. It involves incorrect reference resolution in the Passwords component, which allows a local attacker who has compromised the renderer process to potentially execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 7.4, indicating high severity.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.4high
Affected software
Chrome
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in Google Chrome on iOS arises from incorrect reference resolution in the Passwords feature. An attacker with local access and control over the renderer process could exploit this flaw to execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox environment. The issue affects versions before 155.0.8059.39. The CVSS vector indicates the attack requires local access, high attack complexity, no privileges, no user interaction, and impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows arbitrary code execution outside the sandbox by a local attacker who has already compromised the renderer process. This can lead to full compromise of the affected system's confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
A fix is available in Google Chrome version 155.0.8059.39 and later. Users should update to this version or newer to remediate the vulnerability. Refer to the official Google Chrome stable channel update advisory at https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/10/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_086471744.html for details.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-10-06T16:34:13.476Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/10/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_086471744.html","vendor":"Google"}]
Threat ID: 6ac546452cdf04f656d49d99
Added to database: 10/06/2026, 19:04:37 UTC
Last enriched: 10/06/2026, 21:48:20 UTC
Last updated: 10/06/2026, 21:48:20 UTC
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