CVE-2026-106283: Use after free in Google Chrome
Description
CVE-2026-106283 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the Streaming component of Google Chrome prior to version 155.0.8059.39. It allows a remote attacker to potentially execute arbitrary code inside the sandbox by tricking a user into visiting a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability has a high severity rating with a CVSS score of 8.8. A fix is available in Chrome version 155.0.8059.39.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.8high
Affected software
Chrome
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves a use-after-free flaw in the Streaming functionality of Google Chrome before version 155.0.8059.39. Exploitation requires user interaction via social engineering to visit a maliciously crafted HTML page, which can lead to arbitrary code execution within the browser sandbox. The issue is addressed by an official update from Google.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code within the sandboxed environment of the browser, potentially compromising confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. The vulnerability requires user interaction but has a high impact score due to the potential for full code execution.
Mitigation Recommendations
Users should update Google Chrome to version 155.0.8059.39 or later, where this vulnerability is patched. Applying this official fix fully mitigates the risk from this use-after-free flaw.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-10-06T16:34:17.511Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/10/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_086471744.html","vendor":"Google"}]
Threat ID: 6ac546482cdf04f656d49da2
Added to database: 10/06/2026, 19:04:40 UTC
Last enriched: 10/06/2026, 21:48:13 UTC
Last updated: 10/06/2026, 21:48:13 UTC
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