CVE-2026-113308: Use after free in Google Chrome
Description
Use after free in Core 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: Medium)
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 Core of Google Chrome versions before 156.0.8078.47. Exploitation requires a remote attacker to deliver a specially crafted HTML page that triggers the flaw, enabling arbitrary code execution inside the browser's sandbox environment. The issue is classified as medium severity by Chromium security. Google has released a stable channel update that fixes this vulnerability, as documented in their official advisory.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code inside the sandbox of the affected Chrome browser, potentially compromising the security boundary of the browser process. The impact is limited by the sandbox containment, but arbitrary code execution remains a significant risk.
Mitigation Recommendations
Google has released an official stable channel update that fixes this vulnerability in Chrome version 156.0.8078.47. Users and administrators should update to this version or later to remediate the issue. No additional mitigation actions are indicated by the vendor advisory.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-10-19T23:16:51.862Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/10/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_02018666648.html","vendor":"Google"}]
Threat ID: 6ad7dfab2cdf04f656642bab
Added to database: 10/20/2026, 21:39:55 UTC
Last enriched: 10/20/2026, 22:04:06 UTC
Last updated: 10/20/2026, 23:34:07 UTC
Views: 2
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