CVE-2026-110167

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Use after Free in Google Chrome Prior to 155.0.8059.79

Publication date: 2026-10-13

Last updated on: 2026-10-15

Assigner: Chrome

Description

Use after free in Media in Google Chrome prior to 155.0.8059.79 allowed a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code inside the sandbox via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)

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Meta Information

Published

2026-10-13

Last Modified

2026-10-15

Generated

2026-10-19

AI Q&A

2026-10-14

EPSS Evaluated

2026-10-18

NVD

CVE-2026-110167

EUVD

EUVD-2026-100659

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
google	chrome	to 155.0.8059.79 (exc)

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Exploitability

CWE

KEV

CWE ID	Description
CWE-416	The product reuses or references memory after it has been freed. At some point afterward, the memory may be allocated again and saved in another pointer, while the original pointer references a location somewhere within the new allocation. Any operations using the original pointer are no longer valid because the memory "belongs" to the code that operates on the new pointer.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is a use-after-free issue in Google Chrome's Media component. It occurs when a program tries to use memory that has already been freed, potentially allowing a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code within the browser's sandbox. The attack requires a specially crafted HTML page to trigger the flaw.

Detection Guidance

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Detection typically requires checking the installed version of Google Chrome against the patched version (155.0.8059.79 or later). Use commands like 'google-chrome --version' on Linux or check 'chrome://settings/help' in the browser.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to run malicious code on your device through a compromised webpage. Since it executes inside the sandbox, it may bypass some security restrictions, potentially leading to unauthorized access or data theft. Users should update Chrome to the patched version immediately.

Mitigation Strategies

Update Google Chrome to version 155.0.8059.79 or later immediately. Disable automatic updates temporarily if needed, but prioritize patching. Avoid visiting untrusted websites until updated.

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