CVE-2026-113176: Memory corruption in Google Chrome
Description
A memory corruption vulnerability exists in the Omnibox component of Google Chrome prior to version 156.0.8078.47. This flaw could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code within the sandbox by tricking a user into visiting a specially crafted HTML page. The vulnerability has a high severity rating with a CVSS score of 8.8.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.8high
Affected software
Chrome
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-113176 is a memory corruption vulnerability affecting the Omnibox in Google Chrome versions before 156.0.8078.47. Exploitation requires user interaction via a crafted HTML page and could lead to arbitrary code execution inside the sandbox environment. The vulnerability is rated high severity (CVSS 8.8) due to its potential impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Google has published a stable channel update addressing this issue.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code inside the sandbox, potentially compromising the affected system's confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vulnerability requires user interaction but does not require privileges or user consent beyond visiting a malicious page.
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
- 2026-10-19T23:05:34.371Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/10/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_02018666648.html","vendor":"Google"}]
Threat ID: 6ad7df912cdf04f65664287d
Added to database: 10/20/2026, 21:39:29 UTC
Last enriched: 10/20/2026, 23:49:00 UTC
Last updated: 10/20/2026, 23:49:12 UTC
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