CVE-2026-110161: Use after free in Google Chrome
Description
A use-after-free vulnerability exists in the Network component of Google Chrome prior to version 155.0.8059.79. This flaw allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code outside the browser sandbox by sending crafted network traffic. The vulnerability is rated critical by Chromium security. A fixed version 155.0.8059.79 or later addresses this issue.
Affected software
Chrome
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-110161 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the Network module of Google Chrome before version 155.0.8059.79. Exploitation of this flaw enables remote attackers to execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox environment via specially crafted network traffic. This vulnerability is classified as critical by the Chromium security team. The issue was resolved in Chrome version 155.0.8059.79.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow remote code execution outside the sandbox, potentially compromising the host system. This elevates the risk of full system compromise through crafted network traffic targeting the vulnerable Chrome versions.
Mitigation Recommendations
Users and administrators should update Google Chrome to version 155.0.8059.79 or later, where this vulnerability is fixed. The vendor advisory confirms the availability of an official fix. No additional mitigations are specified.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-10-13T16:49:43.155Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/10/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_01668083673.html","vendor":"Google"}]
Threat ID: 6acea0702cdf04f656b10307
Added to database: 10/13/2026, 21:19:44 UTC
Last enriched: 10/13/2026, 21:33:44 UTC
Last updated: 10/13/2026, 21:34:54 UTC
Views: 5
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