CVE-2026-113229: Use after free in Google Chrome
Description
Use after free in Loader in Google Chrome prior to 156.0.8078.47 allowed a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code inside the sandbox via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Low)
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.8high
Affected software
Chrome
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves a use-after-free condition in the Loader module of Google Chrome versions before 156.0.8078.47. Exploitation requires a remote attacker to deliver a specially crafted HTML page, which can trigger arbitrary code execution within the sandboxed environment of the browser. The issue is classified with low severity by the Chromium security team. The vendor has released an official fix in Chrome 156.0.8078.47.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code inside the sandbox of the affected Chrome browser. However, the impact is limited by the sandbox containment and the vulnerability is rated as low severity by the vendor.
Mitigation Recommendations
Users should update Google Chrome to version 156.0.8078.47 or later to remediate this vulnerability. The vendor has provided an official fix in this version. No additional mitigation actions are required beyond applying the update.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-10-19T23:10:38.693Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/10/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_02018666648.html","vendor":"Google"}]
Threat ID: 6ad7df9d2cdf04f6566428e1
Added to database: 10/20/2026, 21:39:41 UTC
Last enriched: 10/20/2026, 23:19:07 UTC
Last updated: 10/20/2026, 23:34:07 UTC
Views: 2
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