Chrome Skia: run code outside the sandbox (fix 156.0.8078.79)

critical severity · published 2026-10-30

A remote attacker who has already taken over a browser renderer process may be able to run their own code on the computer outside Chrome's sandbox through a crafted web page, using a buffer overflow flaw in the Skia component of Chrome. Chromium rates it High.

Fixed in: 156.0.8078.79

CVE: CVE-2026-119261

Source: NVD

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You are affected if the installed version is older than 156.0.8078.79. Check the version you have and update to 156.0.8078.79 or later. The fixed version is verified against a vendor or advisory source.

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