Vulnerability Description
Memory corruption in Skia in Google Chrome prior to 156.0.8078.73 allowed a remote attacker to potentially execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)
CVSS Score
CRITICAL
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Chrome | < 156.0.8078.73 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/10/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://issues.chromium.org/issues/568936530Permissions Required
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-118340?
CVE-2026-118340 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.6 (CRITICAL). Memory corruption in Skia in Google Chrome prior to 156.0.8078.73 allowed a remote attacker to potentially execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severi...
How severe is CVE-2026-118340?
CVE-2026-118340 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.6/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-118340?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Google Chrome.