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CVE-2026-106197: Chrome/Chromium on Debian can run code from web page

CVE-2026-106197 · published 5 days ago
Summary

Versions of Google Chrome and Debian's Chromium browser older than 155.0.8059.39 can be tricked by a malicious web page into running code on the computer, bypassing the browser's safety barriers. This could let an attacker take control of the system. Update the browsers to the latest version as soon as possible to close the gap.

What to do
  • Update google chrome to version 155.0.8059.39 or later.
Affected software
Ecosystem VendorProductAffected versions
– google chrome < 155.0.8059.39
Debian:12 debian chromium All versions
Original advisory text
DEBIAN-CVE-2026-106197
Use after free in Browser in Google Chrome prior to 155.0.8059.39 allowed a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Critical)
Fix within
Internet-facing 14 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit
  • Gives an attacker full control
Severity
9.6 Critical
Exploitation
<1% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-416Use After Free
Timeline
Published6 Oct 2026
Updated10 Oct 2026
First seen6 Oct 2026
Sources
CVE-2026-106197 · MITRE
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