chromoting

About this tag
The chromoting tag on WindowsForum.com covers discussions about Google's technology for running Windows applications within the Chrome operating system. This approach allows Chrome OS to execute Windows apps through a remote desktop-like solution, enabling cross-platform functionality. Topics include the technical implementation, practical limitations, and developer experimentation with this method. Users share insights on how chromoting bridges the gap between Chrome OS and Windows software, making it relevant for those interested in virtualization, remote access, and multi-OS environments.

  1. CVE-2026-14121: Low Chrome Bug vs CISA Critical—Fix Linux Chromoting Fast

    Google Chrome’s CVE-2026-14121 was published on June 30, 2026, as a Linux-only use-after-free flaw in Chromoting fixed in Chrome 150.0.7871.47, with CISA’s enrichment later rating it a 9.8 critical remote-code-execution issue despite Chromium’s own “Low” severity label. That contradiction is the...
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    • chrome security updates chromoting cve 2026-14121 vulnerability management
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    • Forum: Security Alerts

  2. CVE-2026-13779: Critical Chromoting Use-After-Free in ChromeOS (RCE Risk)

    Google disclosed CVE-2026-13779 on June 30, 2026, as a Critical use-after-free flaw in Chromoting that affects Google Chrome on ChromeOS before version 150.0.7871.47 and can allow remote code execution through malicious network traffic. The entry, now reflected in the National Vulnerability...
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    • chromeos security chromoting cve-2026-13779 remote code execution
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    • Forum: Security Alerts

  3. Google Operating System to Run Windows Apps

    Chrome operating system (OS) will be able to run applications from other operating systems, such as Microsoft Windows. The procedure is a relatively simple technical solution, though one which has practical limitations. The Chrome operating system, which has been released in a form developers...
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    • application browser centralized computing chromeos chromoting cloud computing google apps hardware limitations internet access legacy applications licensing low-cost hardware operating system processing power remote access storage tech solutions technical limitations user data windows apps
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Linux Forums