CVE-2026-118307
published 2026-10-27CVE-2026-118307: Use after free in Paint in Google Chrome prior to 156.0.8078.73 allowed a remote attacker to potentially execute arbitrary code inside the sandbox via a…
PriorityP354high8.8CVSS 3.1
AVNACLPRNUIRSUCHIHAH
EPSS
0.29%
21.8th percentile
Use after free in Paint in Google Chrome prior to 156.0.8078.73 allowed a remote attacker to potentially execute arbitrary code inside the sandbox via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)
Affected
3 ranges
| Vendor | Product | Version range | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| chrome | < 156.0.8078.73 | 156.0.8078.73 | |
| chrome | >= 156.0.8078.73 < 156.0.8078.73 | 156.0.8078.73 | |
| chrome_desktop | — | — |
CVSS provenance
nvdv3.18.8HIGHCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
vendor_redhat8.8HIGH
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Chrome
Stable Channel Update for ChromeOS / ChromeOS Flex: CVE-2026-118307
vendor_chrome·2026-10-28·CVSS 8.8
CVE-2026-118307 [HIGH] Stable Channel Update for ChromeOS / ChromeOS Flex: CVE-2026-118307
Stable Channel Update for ChromeOS / ChromeOS Flex
CVE-2026-118307
Red Hat
chromium-browser: Use after free in Paint
vendor_redhat·2026-10-27·CVSS 8.8
CVE-2026-118307 [HIGH] CWE-416 chromium-browser: Use after free in Paint
chromium-browser: Use after free in Paint
Use after free in Paint in Google Chrome prior to 156.0.8078.73 allowed a remote attacker to potentially execute arbitrary code inside the sandbox via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)
An use after free flaw was found in the Paint component of the Chromium browser.
Upstream bug(s):
https://issues.chromium.org/issues/570675085
Statement: Red Hat Product Security rates the severity of this flaw as determined by the Google Chrome Security Advisory.
Chrome
Stable Channel Update for Desktop: CVE-2026-118355
vendor_chrome·2026-10-27
CVE-2026-118355 [HIGH] Stable Channel Update for Desktop: CVE-2026-118355
Stable Channel Update for Desktop
CVE-2026-118355: Improper input validation in Command. Reported by Xinyang Ge on 2026-10-06 [N/A][ 570675085 ] High CVE-2026-118307: Use after free in Paint
Reported by Xinyang Ge on 2026-10-06 [N/A][ 570825067 ] High CVE-2026-118351: Memory corruption in Skia
Severity: high
GHSA
Use after free in Paint in Google Chrome prior to 156.0.8078.73 allowed a remote attacker to potentially execute arbitrary code inside the sandbox via a crafted HTML page.
ghsa_unreviewed·2026-10-28
CVE-2026-118307 CWE-416 Use after free in Paint in Google Chrome prior to 156.0.8078.73 allowed a remote attacker to potentially execute arbitrary code inside the sandbox via a crafted HTML page.
Use after free in Paint in Google Chrome prior to 156.0.8078.73 allowed a remote attacker to potentially execute arbitrary code inside the sandbox via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)
VulDB
Google Chrome up to 156.0.8078.47 Paint use after free
vuldb·2026-10-28
CVE-2026-118307 [CRITICAL] Google Chrome up to 156.0.8078.47 Paint use after free
A vulnerability labeled as critical has been found in Google Chrome. The affected element is an unknown function of the component Paint. Such manipulation leads to use after free.
This vulnerability is listed as CVE-2026-118307. The attack may be performed from remote. There is no available exploit.
The affected component should be upgraded.
No detection rules found.
No public exploits indexed.
Bugzilla
CVE-2026-118304 CVE-2026-118305 CVE-2026-118306 CVE-2026-118307 CVE-2026-118308 CVE-2026-118309 CVE-2026-118310 CVE-2026-118311 CVE-2026-118312 CVE-2026-118313 CVE-2026-118314 CVE-2026-118315 CVE-2026
bugzilla·2026-10-28·CVSS 8.8
CVE-2026-118304 [HIGH] CVE-2026-118304 CVE-2026-118305 CVE-2026-118306 CVE-2026-118307 CVE-2026-118308 CVE-2026-118309 CVE-2026-118310 CVE-2026-118311 CVE-2026-118312 CVE-2026-118313 CVE-2026-118314 CVE-2026-118315 CVE-2026
CVE-2026-118304 CVE-2026-118305 CVE-2026-118306 CVE-2026-118307 CVE-2026-118308 CVE-2026-118309 CVE-2026-118310 CVE-2026-118311 CVE-2026-118312 CVE-2026-118313 CVE-2026-118314 CVE-2026-118315 CVE-2026-118316 ... chromium: various flaws [fedora-all]
Disclaimer: Community trackers are created by Red Hat Product Security team on a best effort basis. Package maintainers are required to ascertain if the flaw indeed affects their package, before starting the update process.
Missing authorization in Video in Google Chrome prior to 156.0.8078.73 allowed a remote attacker to bypass web origin policy via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)
Use after free in Paint in Google Chrome prior to 156.0.8078.73 allowed a remote attacker to potentially execute arbitrary code inside the
Bugzilla
CVE-2026-118304 CVE-2026-118305 CVE-2026-118306 CVE-2026-118307 CVE-2026-118308 CVE-2026-118309 CVE-2026-118310 CVE-2026-118311 CVE-2026-118312 CVE-2026-118313 CVE-2026-118314 CVE-2026-118315 CVE-2026
bugzilla·2026-10-28·CVSS 8.8
CVE-2026-118304 [HIGH] CVE-2026-118304 CVE-2026-118305 CVE-2026-118306 CVE-2026-118307 CVE-2026-118308 CVE-2026-118309 CVE-2026-118310 CVE-2026-118311 CVE-2026-118312 CVE-2026-118313 CVE-2026-118314 CVE-2026-118315 CVE-2026
CVE-2026-118304 CVE-2026-118305 CVE-2026-118306 CVE-2026-118307 CVE-2026-118308 CVE-2026-118309 CVE-2026-118310 CVE-2026-118311 CVE-2026-118312 CVE-2026-118313 CVE-2026-118314 CVE-2026-118315 CVE-2026-118316 ... chromium: various flaws [epel-all]
Disclaimer: Community trackers are created by Red Hat Product Security team on a best effort basis. Package maintainers are required to ascertain if the flaw indeed affects their package, before starting the update process.
Missing authorization in Video in Google Chrome prior to 156.0.8078.73 allowed a remote attacker to bypass web origin policy via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)
Use after free in Paint in Google Chrome prior to 156.0.8078.73 allowed a remote attacker to potentially execute arbitrary code inside the sa
Bugzilla
CVE-2026-118307 chromium-browser: chromium-browser: arbitrary code execution in Paint via crafted HTML page
bugzilla·2026-10-27
CVE-2026-118307 [HIGH] CVE-2026-118307 chromium-browser: chromium-browser: arbitrary code execution in Paint via crafted HTML page
CVE-2026-118307 chromium-browser: chromium-browser: arbitrary code execution in Paint via crafted HTML page
Use after free in Paint in Google Chrome prior to 156.0.8078.73 allowed a remote attacker to potentially execute arbitrary code inside the sandbox via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)
2026-10-27
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