CVE-2026-113206: 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 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code within the sandbox by tricking a user into visiting a 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-2026-113206 is a memory corruption vulnerability in the Omnibox feature of Google Chrome versions before 156.0.8078.47. Exploitation requires user interaction via a specially crafted HTML page, enabling remote code execution inside the sandbox environment. The vulnerability has been assigned a high severity with a CVSS v3.1 score of 8.8, indicating significant confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts if exploited.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code within the sandbox of the affected Chrome browser, potentially compromising user data and system integrity. The attack vector requires user interaction (UI:R) and network access (AV:N).
Mitigation Recommendations
An official 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 vendor advisory at https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/10/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_02018666648.html for update instructions.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-10-19T23:08:59.142Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/10/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_02018666648.html","vendor":"Google"}]
Threat ID: 6ad7df972cdf04f6566428c2
Added to database: 10/20/2026, 21:39:35 UTC
Last enriched: 10/20/2026, 23:33:27 UTC
Last updated: 10/20/2026, 23:34:07 UTC
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