DEBIAN-CVE-2026-121080: Use After Free
Published Nov 3, 2026
·Updated
Use after free in Codecs in Google Chrome prior to 157.0.8103.38 allowed a remote attacker to read memory inside the sandbox via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)
Affected Software
3 affected components
debian/chromium*
debian/chromium*
debian/chromium*
Event History
Nov 3, 2026
CVE Published
via OSV·09:17 PM
Data Sourced
via OSV·09:17 PM
DescriptionAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
Who is exposed to this issue?
Users of Debian's chromium package are exposed when they use a version earlier than 157.0.8103.38 and render attacker-controlled or crafted HTML content.
2
What does an attacker need to exploit it?
The attacker needs to induce the user to load a crafted HTML page remotely. The disclosed impact is memory disclosure within the browser sandbox.
3
Is this a sandbox escape?
No. The available information describes reading memory inside the sandbox; it does not state that the issue permits escaping the sandbox or executing code outside it.