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chromoting remote access
About this tag
The chromoting remote access tag on WindowsForum.com covers discussions about Google Chrome's Chromoting component, which enables remote desktop functionality. Recent content highlights a high-severity security vulnerability (CVE-2026-7925) affecting Chrome on Windows, a use-after-free flaw in Chromoting that could allow local privilege escalation. This underscores the importance of patching Chrome to version 148.0.7778.96 or later, especially in enterprise environments where remote access tools intersect with Windows identity and security policies. The tag is relevant for IT administrators and users managing Chrome-based remote access on Windows systems, focusing on updates, vulnerabilities, and best practices for secure deployment.
Google Chrome on Windows before version 148.0.7778.96 is affected by CVE-2026-7925, a high-severity use-after-free flaw in Chromoting that could let a local attacker escalate to operating-system privileges through a malicious file. The dry wording hides the important part: this is not another...