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Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in Google Chrome for Desktop 

Indian – Computer Emergency Response Team (https://www.cert-in.org.in)

Severity Rating: HIGH

Software Affected

Google Chrome versions prior to 144.0.7559.109/.110 for Windows/Mac

Google Chrome versions prior to 144.0.7559.109 for Linux

Overview

A vulnerability has been reported in Google Chrome, which could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the targeted system.

Target Audience: 

All end-user organisations and individuals using affected Google Chrome for Desktop.

Risk Assessment:

Potential for system compromise and service unavailability.

Impact Assessment:

High risk of system compromise and service disruptions.

Description

Google Chrome is a popular internet browser that is used for accessing the information available on the World Wide Web. It is designed for use on desktop computers, such as those running on windows, macOS, or Linux operating system.

This vulnerability exists in Google Chrome due to Inappropriate implementation in Background Fetch API. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a specially crafted request on the targeted system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the targeted system.

Solution

Apply appropriate updates as mentioned by the vendor.

https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/01/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_27.html

Vendor Information

Google Chrome

https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/01/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_27.html

References

Google Chrome

https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/01/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_27.html

CVE Name

CVE-2026-1504

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