CVE-2026-118307 Details
Description
Use after free in Paint in Google Chrome prior to 156.0.8078.73 allowed a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code inside the sandbox via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)
A use-after-free vulnerability has been identified in the Paint component of Google Chrome. This issue affects versions prior to 156.0.8078.73. The vulnerability allows remote attackers to potentially execute arbitrary code within the sandbox by using a crafted HTML page.
Users can update to Google Chrome version 156.0.8078.73 or later to address this vulnerability.
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CVSS 4.0 Severity and Vector Strings:
No CVSS 4.0 data is available for this CVE.
CVSS 3.x Severity and Vector Strings:
No data available for CVSS Version 2.0 on this CVE.
CISA-ADP
Assessed Oct 28, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/10/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0562499947.html | [email protected] | Release NotesVendor Advisory |
| https://issues.chromium.org/issues/570675085 | [email protected] | Permissions Required |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-416 | Use After Free | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| google chrome | < 156.0.8078.73 |
CPE
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Change History
5 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 3, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Oct 29, 2026 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Oct 29, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Oct 28, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Oct 27, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |