CVE-2026-113237: Memory corruption in Google Chrome
Description
A memory corruption vulnerability exists in the Chromoting component of Google Chrome prior to version 156.0.8078.47. This flaw allows a remote attacker to read memory inside the sandbox by delivering a specially crafted HTML page. The issue has been assigned a low severity rating by Chromium security. A stable channel update addressing this vulnerability is available from Google.
Affected software
Chrome
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-113237 describes a memory corruption vulnerability in the Chromoting feature of Google Chrome versions before 156.0.8078.47. Exploitation involves a remote attacker using a crafted HTML page to read memory within the sandbox environment. The vulnerability is classified as low severity by the Chromium security team. Google has released a stable channel update to fix this issue, as noted in their official advisory.
Potential Impact
An attacker can remotely read memory inside the sandboxed environment of Google Chrome via a crafted HTML page. This could potentially expose sensitive information contained in memory. However, the Chromium security team rates the severity as low, indicating limited impact or difficulty in exploitation.
Mitigation Recommendations
Users should update Google Chrome to version 156.0.8078.47 or later, where this vulnerability is fixed. The vendor advisory confirms that a stable channel update is available, providing an official fix for this issue.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-10-19T23:11:10.835Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/10/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_02018666648.html","vendor":"Google"}]
Threat ID: 6ad7df9d2cdf04f6566428e9
Added to database: 10/20/2026, 21:39:41 UTC
Last enriched: 10/20/2026, 23:18:50 UTC
Last updated: 10/20/2026, 23:18:50 UTC
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