CVE-2026-110159: Incorrect authorization in Google Chrome
Description
An incorrect authorization vulnerability in the Updater component of Google Chrome prior to version 155.0.8059.79 allows a local attacker to execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox. This vulnerability has been assigned CVE-2026-110159 and is rated with high severity by Chromium security. A fix is available in version 155.0.8059.79.
Affected software
Chrome
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-110159 is an incorrect authorization vulnerability in the Updater component of Google Chrome versions before 155.0.8059.79. This flaw allows a local attacker to execute arbitrary code outside the browser sandbox, potentially leading to elevated privileges on the affected system. The vulnerability was addressed in the stable channel update 155.0.8059.79.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows a local attacker to execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox, which can lead to privilege escalation and compromise of the affected system. The vulnerability is considered high severity by the Chromium security team.
Mitigation Recommendations
Users should update Google Chrome to version 155.0.8059.79 or later to remediate this vulnerability. The vendor advisory confirms that this update addresses the issue.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-10-13T16:49:36.864Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/10/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_01668083673.html","vendor":"Google"}]
Threat ID: 6acea0702cdf04f656b10305
Added to database: 10/13/2026, 21:19:44 UTC
Last enriched: 10/13/2026, 21:33:49 UTC
Last updated: 10/13/2026, 21:34:54 UTC
Views: 5
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