DEBIAN-CVE-2026-121157: Debian/chromium vulnerability
Published Nov 3, 2026
·Updated
Incorrect authorization in Chromoting in Google Chrome prior to 157.0.8103.38 allowed a local attacker to bypass system access restrictions via a local program. (Chromium security severity: Low)
Affected Software
3 affected components
debian/chromium*
debian/chromium*
debian/chromium*
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
Google Chrometo a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 157.0.8103.38
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?
Systems running the Debian Chromium package with a version earlier than 157.0.8103.38 are potentially exposed. Exploitation requires local access to the system.
2
What does an attacker need to exploit it?
An attacker needs the ability to run a local program. The issue is described as a bypass of system access restrictions in Chromoting.
3
How can I remediate the issue?
Update the Debian Chromium package to version 157.0.8103.38 or later.