CVE-2026-113342: Google Chrome memory corruption in Network component

CVE-2026-113342 · Severity: info · Published 2026-10-20

Google Chrome is a web browser used by billions of people worldwide. A memory corruption vulnerability in Chrome's network component allows attackers to execute arbitrary code outside the browser's sandbox by tricking users into visiting a malicious webpage, potentially giving attackers full control of the system.

Technologies: Google Chrome. Vendors: Google.

Quick answers

Is CVE-2026-113342 exploited in the wild?
No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-113342 being exploited in the wild.
How severe is CVE-2026-113342?
Informational severity, published 20 October 2026.
Which products and versions are affected?
Google Chrome prior to 156.0.8078.47.
Is there a fix for CVE-2026-113342?
Yes: fixed in Chrome 156.0.8078.47. Junglewise finds every place you run it, drafts the upgrade and applies it once you approve.
How is CVE-2026-113342 attacked?
It is attacked over the network, in a web application.
Am I affected by CVE-2026-113342?
Check whether you run Google Chrome at an affected version. Junglewise does that check for you around the clock: connect your code, cloud and domains, and it matches new vulnerabilities like this one against what you actually run and tells you when one reaches you.

How to fix

  • Fixed in: Chrome 156.0.8078.47

Technical details

A memory corruption vulnerability exists in the Network component of Google Chrome prior to version 156.0.8078.47. The vulnerability can be exploited via a crafted HTML page delivered over the network, allowing a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox environment. The fix is available in Chrome 156.0.8078.47 and later.

Affected products

  • Google Chrome prior to 156.0.8078.47

Timeline

  • 2026-10-20: disclosed
  • 2026-10-20: patched

References

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