CVE-2026-106281: Use after free in Google Chrome
Description
A use-after-free vulnerability exists in the Tint component of Google Chrome prior to version 155.0.8059.39. This flaw could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code outside the browser sandbox by tricking a user into visiting a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability is rated critical with a CVSS score of 9.6.
CVSS v3.1
Score 9.6critical
Affected software
Chrome
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-106281 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the Tint component of Google Chrome versions before 155.0.8059.39. Exploitation requires user interaction (UI:R) and can be triggered remotely via a maliciously crafted HTML page. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution with high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability, bypassing sandbox protections. The vulnerability has been publicly disclosed and patched by Google.
Potential Impact
If exploited, this vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox, potentially compromising the affected system's confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The high CVSS score (9.6) reflects the critical nature of this flaw.
Mitigation Recommendations
Users should update Google Chrome to version 155.0.8059.39 or later, where this vulnerability has been fixed. 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
- 2026-10-06T16:34:15.655Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/10/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_086471744.html","vendor":"Google"}]
Threat ID: 6ac546482cdf04f656d49da0
Added to database: 10/06/2026, 19:04:40 UTC
Last enriched: 10/06/2026, 21:48:16 UTC
Last updated: 10/06/2026, 21:48:16 UTC
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