CVE-2026-119264
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Memory Corruption in Google Chrome

Publication date: 2026-10-30

Last updated on: 2026-10-30

Assigner: Chrome

Description
Memory corruption in Dawn in Google Chrome prior to 156.0.8078.79 allowed a remote attacker to potentially execute arbitrary code inside the sandbox via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)

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Published
2026-10-30
Last Modified
2026-10-30
Generated
2026-10-30
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2026-10-30
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-119264
EUVD
EUVD-2026-113433

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Vendor Product Version / Range
Google Chrome 156.0.8078.79

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CWE ID Description
CWE-119 The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it reads from or writes to a memory location outside the buffer's intended boundary. This may result in read or write operations on unexpected memory locations that could be linked to other variables, data structures, or internal program data.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is a memory corruption issue in Dawn, a graphics library used by Google Chrome. It allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code inside the browser's sandbox by tricking a user into visiting a specially crafted HTML page. The issue was fixed in Chrome version 156.0.8078.79.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to run malicious code on your device, potentially stealing data, installing malware, or taking control of your browser. Since it targets the sandbox, the attacker's code would run with limited system access, but still poses significant risk.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized data access or exfiltration, violating GDPR's data protection requirements or HIPAA's patient privacy rules. Organizations using vulnerable Chrome versions may face compliance breaches, legal penalties, and reputational damage if exploited.

Mitigation Strategies

Update Google Chrome to version 156.0.8078.79 or later to address the memory corruption vulnerability in Dawn.

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