CVE-2026-106292: Buffer overflow in Google Chrome
Description
A buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the Fonts component of Google Chrome prior to version 155.0.8059.39. This flaw allows a remote attacker who has compromised the renderer process to potentially execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox by using a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability has a high severity rating with a CVSS score of 8.3.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.3high
Affected software
Chrome
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-106292 is a buffer overflow vulnerability in the Fonts component of Google Chrome versions before 155.0.8059.39. An attacker who has already compromised the renderer process could exploit this vulnerability by delivering a specially crafted HTML page, enabling arbitrary code execution outside the sandbox environment. This elevates the risk of further compromise on the affected system. The vulnerability has been assigned a CVSS v3.1 score of 8.3, indicating high severity. The vendor has published an advisory indicating a stable channel update addressing this issue.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox, potentially leading to full system compromise or further escalation of privileges. The vulnerability affects the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system as indicated by the CVSS vector (C:H/I:H/A:H).
Mitigation Recommendations
A 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 official Google Chrome stable channel update advisory at https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/10/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_086471744.html for details and update instructions.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-10-06T16:34:27.114Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/10/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_086471744.html","vendor":"Google"}]
Threat ID: 6ac5464a2cdf04f656d49db1
Added to database: 10/06/2026, 19:04:42 UTC
Last enriched: 10/06/2026, 21:33:33 UTC
Last updated: 10/06/2026, 21:33:33 UTC
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