CVE-2026-110136: Use after free in Google Chrome
Description
A use-after-free vulnerability exists in the PDF component of Google Chrome prior to version 155.0.8059.79. This flaw allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox by delivering a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability is classified as critical by Chromium security.
Affected software
Chrome
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-110136 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the PDF handling functionality of Google Chrome versions before 155.0.8059.79. Exploitation involves a remote attacker crafting a malicious HTML page that triggers the flaw, enabling arbitrary code execution outside the browser sandbox. This vulnerability has been publicly disclosed and is rated critical by the Chromium security team.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the victim's system outside the sandbox environment, potentially leading to full system compromise. This elevates the risk significantly due to the critical severity rating.
Mitigation Recommendations
An official fix is available in Google Chrome version 155.0.8059.79. 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_01668083673.html for update instructions and confirmation.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-10-13T16:48:40.416Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/10/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_01668083673.html","vendor":"Google"}]
Threat ID: 6acea06b2cdf04f656b102ea
Added to database: 10/13/2026, 21:19:39 UTC
Last enriched: 10/13/2026, 22:19:15 UTC
Last updated: 10/13/2026, 23:48:16 UTC
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