CVE-2026-113251: Use after free in Google Chrome
Description
Use after free in PDF 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 PDF handling code of Google Chrome versions before 156.0.8078.47. Exploitation requires a crafted HTML page that triggers the flaw, enabling remote code execution within the sandboxed environment. The issue was addressed in Chrome version 156.0.8078.47.
Potential Impact
An attacker can remotely execute arbitrary code inside the sandbox of the affected Chrome browser by delivering a specially crafted HTML page. The sandbox limits the potential damage, and the vulnerability is rated as low severity by the Chromium security team.
Mitigation Recommendations
Update Google Chrome to version 156.0.8078.47 or later, where this use-after-free vulnerability has been fixed. Refer to the official Google Chrome stable channel update advisory for confirmation and further details.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-10-19T23:13:07.382Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/10/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_02018666648.html","vendor":"Google"}]
Threat ID: 6ad7dfa12cdf04f656642b46
Added to database: 10/20/2026, 21:39:45 UTC
Last enriched: 10/20/2026, 23:04:06 UTC
Last updated: 10/20/2026, 23:34:07 UTC
Views: 2
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