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AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
Local-only vector with race condition complexity; PR:N since any local process can attempt the race; S:C reflects sandbox escape to host OS.
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CVSS VectorVendor: Chrome
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Race condition in Updater in Google Chrome on on Windows prior to 153.0.8010.36 allowed a local attacker to potentially execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox via a local program. (Chromium security severity: High)
AnalysisAI
Sandbox-escape code execution via a race condition in the Google Chrome Updater component on Windows allows a local attacker to execute arbitrary code outside the Chrome sandbox. Affected builds are all Chrome versions prior to 153.0.8010.36 on Windows. …
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Vulnerability AssessmentAI
| Exploitation | Exploitation requires: (1) the attacker already has local code execution on the target Windows machine - this is a hard prerequisite; (2) Google Chrome is installed and the Chrome Updater service or process is present and triggerable on that machine; (3) the attacker's program must win a race condition, meaning exploitation timing is inherently probabilistic and may require multiple attempts. … Additional conditions and limiting factors are described in the full assessment. |
| Risk Assessment | The CVSS 3.1 vector AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H produces a score of 8.1, reflecting the local-access requirement and high attack complexity. … Full risk analysis with EPSS, KEV, and SSVC signal comparison available after sign-in. |
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| Remediation | Update Google Chrome for Windows to version 153.0.8010.36 or later via the stable channel. … Detailed patch versions, workarounds, and compensating controls in full report. |
Recommended ActionAI
Within 24 hours, distribute Chrome version 153.0.8010.36 or later to all Windows endpoints via enterprise update mechanisms; ensure auto-update is enabled if not already managed centrally. …
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Same weakness CWE-362 – Race Condition
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EUVD-2026-74498
GHSA-m2w2-w93c-rhg3