Buffer overflow in Network in Google Chrome prior to 151.0.7922.173 allowed a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox via a… (CVE-2026-76022)
A buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the Network component of Google Chrome versions prior to 151.0.7922.173. This flaw allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code outside the browser sandbox by delivering a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability has a high severity rating with a CVSS score of 8.8, indicating significant potential impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-76022 is a buffer overflow vulnerability in the Network component of Google Chrome before version 151.0.7922.173. Exploitation requires user interaction (UI:R) and can be triggered remotely over the network (AV:N) without privileges (PR:N). Successful exploitation enables arbitrary code execution outside the sandbox, compromising the browser's security boundary. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-122 (Heap-based Buffer Overflow) and has a CVSS v3.1 score of 8.8, reflecting high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
If exploited, this vulnerability allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox, potentially leading to full compromise of the affected system. The attacker can remotely trigger this via a crafted HTML page, which may result in unauthorized access, data theft, or system disruption.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no official patch or fix information is provided, users and administrators should monitor Google's security advisories for updates and apply the official update to version 151.0.7922.173 or later once available.
Buffer overflow in Network in Google Chrome prior to 151.0.7922.173 allowed a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox via a… (CVE-2026-76022)
Description
A buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the Network component of Google Chrome versions prior to 151.0.7922.173. This flaw allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code outside the browser sandbox by delivering a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability has a high severity rating with a CVSS score of 8.8, indicating significant potential impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.8high
Affected software
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-76022 is a buffer overflow vulnerability in the Network component of Google Chrome before version 151.0.7922.173. Exploitation requires user interaction (UI:R) and can be triggered remotely over the network (AV:N) without privileges (PR:N). Successful exploitation enables arbitrary code execution outside the sandbox, compromising the browser's security boundary. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-122 (Heap-based Buffer Overflow) and has a CVSS v3.1 score of 8.8, reflecting high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
If exploited, this vulnerability allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox, potentially leading to full compromise of the affected system. The attacker can remotely trigger this via a crafted HTML page, which may result in unauthorized access, data theft, or system disruption.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no official patch or fix information is provided, users and administrators should monitor Google's security advisories for updates and apply the official update to version 151.0.7922.173 or later once available.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- GHSA-wr7h-49gf-v6j2
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.4.0
- Aliases
- ["CVE-2026-76022"]
- Ecosystems
- []
- Database Specific Severity
- HIGH
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
Threat ID: 6a89a6dfacd9273b49151ee0
Added to database: 08/22/2026, 13:40:47 UTC
Last enriched: 08/22/2026, 13:46:45 UTC
Last updated: 08/23/2026, 02:51:58 UTC
Views: 6
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