CVE-2026-106291: Use after free in Google Chrome
Description
A use-after-free vulnerability exists in the GarbageCollection 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 with a CVSS score of 8.8.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.8high
Affected software
Chrome
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-106291 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the GarbageCollection mechanism of Google Chrome versions before 155.0.8059.39. Exploitation requires user interaction via a specially 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, indicating critical impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code within the sandboxed environment of Google Chrome, potentially leading to full compromise of the browser process. This can result in unauthorized access, data manipulation, or denial of service.
Mitigation Recommendations
An official fix is available in Google Chrome version 155.0.8059.39. Users and administrators should update to this version or later to remediate the vulnerability. Refer to the vendor advisory at https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/10/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_086471744.html for update details.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-10-06T16:34:25.862Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/10/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_086471744.html","vendor":"Google"}]
Threat ID: 6ac5464a2cdf04f656d49db0
Added to database: 10/06/2026, 19:04:42 UTC
Last enriched: 10/06/2026, 21:33:36 UTC
Last updated: 10/06/2026, 21:33:36 UTC
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