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9.6

CVE-2026-106401: Chrome/Chromium can run code from malicious web page

CVE-2026-106401 · published 4 days ago
Summary

Versions of Google Chrome and Debian Chromium older than 155.0.8059.39 could be tricked by a specially crafted web page to run unwanted code on the computer. This could let an attacker take control of the system outside of normal security limits. Update Chrome and Chromium to the latest version as soon as possible to close the risk.

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-2026-106401
Out of bounds write in Media in Google Chrome prior to 155.0.8059.39 allowed a remote attacker to potentially execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Medium)
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-787Out-of-bounds Write
Timeline
Published6 Oct 2026
Updated8 Oct 2026
First seen6 Oct 2026
Sources
CVE-2026-106401 · MITRE
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