CVE-2026-106335: Use after free in Google Chrome
Description
Use after free in Media in Google Chrome prior to 155.0.8059.39 allowed a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code inside the sandbox via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Medium)
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.8high
Affected software
Chrome
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves a use-after-free condition in the Media component of Google Chrome versions before 155.0.8059.39. Exploitation requires user interaction (visiting a malicious HTML page) and could lead to arbitrary code execution inside the sandbox environment. The issue was assigned a high severity rating by Chromium security with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, reflecting its potential impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can result in remote code execution within the sandbox, potentially compromising the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. However, exploitation requires user interaction and the attacker must deliver a crafted HTML page to the victim.
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 blog for confirmation and further details: https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/10/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_086471744.html
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-10-06T16:35:39.792Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/10/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_086471744.html","vendor":"Google"}]
Threat ID: 6ac546522cdf04f656d49e15
Added to database: 10/06/2026, 19:04:50 UTC
Last enriched: 10/06/2026, 21:18:15 UTC
Last updated: 10/07/2026, 04:04:08 UTC
Views: 3
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