CVE-2026-113160: Use after free in Google Chrome
Description
A use-after-free vulnerability exists in the Turbolev component of Google Chrome prior to version 156.0.8078.47. This flaw allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code within the sandbox by delivering 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
CVE-2026-113160 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the Turbolev component of Google Chrome versions before 156.0.8078.47. Exploitation requires a user to visit a specially crafted HTML page, enabling remote code execution inside the browser's sandbox environment. The vulnerability is rated high severity with a CVSS 3.1 score of 8.8, indicating significant impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code within the sandbox of the affected Chrome browser, potentially compromising the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the user's environment. The vulnerability requires user interaction (visiting a malicious page) but does not require privileges or complex attack conditions.
Mitigation Recommendations
A fix is available in Google Chrome version 156.0.8078.47. Users and administrators should update to this version or later to remediate the vulnerability. Refer to the official Google Chrome stable channel update advisory at https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/10/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_02018666648.html for detailed patch information.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-10-19T23:04:17.625Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/10/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_02018666648.html","vendor":"Google"}]
Threat ID: 6ad7df8f2cdf04f65664286b
Added to database: 10/20/2026, 21:39:27 UTC
Last enriched: 10/21/2026, 00:03:41 UTC
Last updated: 10/21/2026, 00:04:04 UTC
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