Review reviewHigh

CVE-2026-11170

Google Chrome, chrome, linux kernel

Inappropriate implementation in Chromoting in Google Chrome on Linux prior to 149.0.7827.53 allowed a remote attacker to perform OS-level privilege escalation via malicious network traffic. (Chromium security severity: Medium)

CVSS
8.1
EPSS
0.24%
15.0% percentile
CISA KEV
Not listed
Published
2026.06.05
PRIORITY ASSESSMENT

Review review

The CVSS severity warrants an early asset and exposure review.

Known exploitationNot established by KEV
Exploit probability0.24%
Technical severityCVSS 8.1

Vulnerability overview

Inappropriate implementation in Chromoting in Google Chrome on Linux prior to 149.0.7827.53 allowed a remote attacker to perform OS-level privilege escalation via malicious network traffic. (Chromium security severity: Medium)

Affected product and versions

Product
Google Chrome, chrome, linux kernel
Affected versions
>= 149.0.7827.53 < 149.0.7827.53, < 149.0.7827.53
Fixed versions
149.0.7827.53

Recommended response sequence

Confirm exposure before applying a vendor-supported change.

Full remediation guide
  1. 1
    Identify

    Confirm that Google Chrome, chrome, linux kernel and an affected version are present.

  2. 2
    Prioritize

    Combine exploitation signals with asset exposure and business criticality.

  3. 3
    Remediate

    Follow the vendor advisory or supported update path and preserve rollback options.

  4. 4
    Verify

    Recheck the version, service health, access paths, and relevant logs.

Technical data

CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CWE
CWE-693