CVE-2026-126846: Use after free in Skia

Published Nov 2, 2026
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Updated

Use after free in Skia in Google Chrome on on Android prior to 157.0.8103.78 allowed a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Critical)

Credit

Google

Affected Software

1 affected componentFixes available
Google Chrome<157.0.8103.78
157.0.8103.78

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 157.0.8103.78

Event History

Nov 2, 2026
CVE Published
12:00 AM
Data Sourced
12:00 AM
SeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Nov 11, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:38 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:38 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·11:17 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

Which Chrome installations are affected?

Google Chrome on Android prior to version 157.0.8103.78 is affected. The provided information does not identify impact on other platforms.

2

What does an attacker need to exploit this issue?

An attacker needs to induce the target to process a crafted HTML page remotely. Successful exploitation can execute arbitrary code outside Chrome's sandbox.

3

How can I determine whether a device is vulnerable?

Check the installed Google Chrome version on the Android device. Versions earlier than 157.0.8103.78 are affected according to the provided information.

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