Description
Use after free in WebRTC 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)
Published: 2026-10-13
Score: 8.8 High
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: Remote Code Execution
Action: Immediate Patch
AI Analysis

Impact

Use after free in WebRTC in Google Chrome prior to 155.0.8059.79 enables a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code inside the browser sandbox through a crafted HTML page. This flaw is rated high by Chromium’s security team and allows remote code execution within the browser process. The vulnerability is limited to the browser environment and does not explicitly grant broader system access according to the information available.

Affected Systems

The flaw affects users of Google Chrome versions prior to 155.0.8059.79 on desktop platforms. Any configuration that enables the WebRTC feature in the browser could expose affected installations. No specific operating system or platform is singled out, as the vulnerability is confined to the browser code base.

Risk and Exploitability

Based on the description, the likely attack vector is a maliciously crafted HTML page delivered to the user. The CVSS score of 8.8 classifies this a high‑severity issue, yet the EPSS score of less than 1% indicates a very low current exploitation probability. Because the vulnerability is remote and requires the victim to open a crafted HTML page in a vulnerable Chrome instance, it is not listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. Attackers would need to deliver a malicious page to the target, which can then leverage the use‑after‑free to execute code within the browser's sandbox. As the flaw is not publicly known to be actively exploited, the overall risk to organizations remains moderate until a broader exploitation is observed.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on October 16, 2026 at 02:51 UTC.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Upgrade Google Chrome to version 155.0.8059.79 or later to remove the use‑after‑free defect.
  • If WebRTC is not needed, configure the browser or a network policy that disables the WebRTC feature to reduce the attack surface.
  • Maintain vigilance by monitoring for phishing or malicious web content that attempts to exploit WebRTC, and keep Chrome updated as new patches are released.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on October 16, 2026 at 02:51 UTC.

Tracking

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Advisories
Source ID Title
Debian DLA Debian DLA DLA-4838-1 chromium security update
Debian DSA Debian DSA DSA-6562-1 chromium security update
History

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 18:15:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Google
Google chrome
CPEs cpe:2.3:a:google:chrome:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Vendors & Products Google
Google chrome

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 14:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'total'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}


Wed, 14 Oct 2026 12:15:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Title chromium-browser: Use after free in WebRTC
References
Metrics threat_severity

None

cvssV3_1

{'score': 8.8, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H'}

threat_severity

Important


Tue, 13 Oct 2026 21:15:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description Use after free in WebRTC 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)
Weaknesses CWE-416
References

cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: Chrome

Published:

Updated: 2026-10-15T03:56:26.615Z

Reserved: 2026-10-13T16:48:43.124Z

Link: CVE-2026-110137

cve-icon Vulnrichment

Updated: 2026-10-14T13:17:59.252Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Analyzed

Published: 2026-10-13T22:17:33.447

Modified: 2026-10-15T04:18:17.233

Link: CVE-2026-110137

cve-icon Redhat

Severity : Important

Publid Date: 2026-10-13T21:01:42Z

Links: CVE-2026-110137 - Bugzilla

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-10-17T09:45:06Z

Weaknesses