Chrome Dawn: run code outside the sandbox (fix 157.0.8103.38)

critical severity · published 2026-11-03

A remote attacker 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 Dawn component of Chrome. Chromium rates it Critical.

Fixed in: 157.0.8103.38

CVE: CVE-2026-121156

Source: Google Chrome Releases

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You are affected if the installed version is older than 157.0.8103.38. Check the version you have and update to 157.0.8103.38 or later. The fixed version is verified against a vendor or advisory source.

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