CVE-2026-106383: Use after free in Google Chrome
Description
CVE-2026-106383 is a use-after-free vulnerability 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 a CVSS score of 8.8.
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. Exploiting this flaw enables remote code execution inside the sandbox environment when a user visits a maliciously crafted HTML page. The issue is addressed in Chrome version 155.0.8059.39 as per the official Google Chrome stable channel update advisory.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the sandboxed Chrome process, potentially leading to compromise of the user's environment within the sandbox. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 8.8, indicating a high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Users and administrators should update Google Chrome to version 155.0.8059.39 or later, where this vulnerability is fixed. The vendor advisory confirms an official fix is available. No additional mitigation steps are required beyond applying the update.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-10-06T16:37:14.155Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/10/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_086471744.html","vendor":"Google"}]
Threat ID: 6ac5465c2cdf04f656d4a086
Added to database: 10/06/2026, 19:05:00 UTC
Last enriched: 10/06/2026, 20:34:46 UTC
Last updated: 10/06/2026, 22:48:23 UTC
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