CVE-2026-106204
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Use After Free in Google Chrome PDF Renderer

Publication date: 2026-10-06

Last updated on: 2026-10-06

Assigner: Chrome

Description
Use after free in PDF in Google Chrome prior to 155.0.8059.39 allowed a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code inside the sandbox via a crafted PDF file. (Chromium security severity: High)

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Published
2026-10-06
Last Modified
2026-10-06
Generated
2026-10-06
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2026-10-06
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-106204
EUVD
EUVD-2026-93849

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Vendor Product Version / Range
Google Chrome 155.0.8059.39

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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 Any operations using the original pointer are no longer valid because the memory "belongs" to the code that operates on the new pointer.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 is a use-after-free vulnerability in Google Chrome's PDF handling. 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 by tricking a user into opening a specially crafted PDF file.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to run malicious code on your computer through a PDF file. Since it executes inside Chrome's sandbox, it may bypass some security restrictions, potentially leading to data theft, malware installation, or unauthorized system access.

Mitigation Strategies

Update Google Chrome to version 155.0.8059.39 or later to address the use-after-free vulnerability in PDF handling.

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