DEBIAN-CVE-2026-121220: Debian/chromium vulnerability
Incorrect authorization in Core in Google Chrome prior to 157.0.8103.38 allowed a remote attacker who had compromised the renderer process to bypass system access restrictions via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Medium)
Affected Software
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What does an attacker need before this issue can be exploited?
The attacker must first have compromised the browser renderer process. They can then use a crafted HTML page to bypass system access restrictions.
Is visiting a crafted page alone sufficient to exploit this vulnerability?
No. The available information describes the crafted HTML page as the mechanism used after the renderer process has been compromised.
Which affected software is identified in this record?
The record identifies the Debian chromium package. The underlying Chrome issue affects versions prior to 157.0.8103.38.