CVE-2026-113277: Out of bounds read in Google Chrome
Description
An out-of-bounds read vulnerability exists in the CustomTabs component of Google Chrome on Android versions prior to 156.0.8078.47. This flaw allows a remote attacker to read memory inside the sandbox by delivering a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability has been assigned a medium severity by Chromium security. A stable channel update addressing this issue is referenced by Google.
Affected software
Chrome
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-113277 describes an out-of-bounds read vulnerability in the CustomTabs feature of Google Chrome on Android platforms before version 156.0.8078.47. This vulnerability permits a remote attacker to read memory within the sandbox environment by using a specially crafted HTML page. The issue is recognized and published by Google, with a vendor advisory indicating a stable channel update that presumably includes a fix.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows remote attackers to read memory inside the sandbox, which could lead to unauthorized disclosure of information. The impact is limited to information disclosure within the sandboxed environment and does not indicate code execution or privilege escalation. The severity is rated medium by Chromium security.
Mitigation Recommendations
Google has released a stable channel update for Chrome that addresses this vulnerability. Users should update Google Chrome on Android to version 156.0.8078.47 or later to remediate this issue. No additional mitigation actions are specified by the vendor advisory.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-10-19T23:14:39.313Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/10/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_02018666648.html","vendor":"Google"}]
Threat ID: 6ad7dfa52cdf04f656642b82
Added to database: 10/20/2026, 21:39:49 UTC
Last enriched: 10/20/2026, 22:48:49 UTC
Last updated: 10/20/2026, 22:48:49 UTC
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