CVE-2026-106318: Use after free in Google Chrome
Description
A use-after-free vulnerability exists in the Media 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 and is addressed in Chrome version 155.0.8059.39.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.8high
Affected software
Chrome
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-106318 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the Media component of Google Chrome before version 155.0.8059.39. Exploitation requires user interaction via a specially crafted HTML page, enabling remote code execution inside the sandbox environment. The vulnerability is rated high severity with a CVSS 3.1 score of 8.8, reflecting its potential impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code within the sandbox of the affected Chrome browser, potentially compromising the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system running the browser.
Mitigation Recommendations
Users should update Google Chrome to version 155.0.8059.39 or later, where this vulnerability is fixed. The vendor advisory confirms that this update addresses the issue.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-10-06T16:35:14.359Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/10/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_086471744.html","vendor":"Google"}]
Threat ID: 6ac5464d2cdf04f656d49dde
Added to database: 10/06/2026, 19:04:45 UTC
Last enriched: 10/06/2026, 21:18:34 UTC
Last updated: 10/07/2026, 00:28:13 UTC
Views: 4
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