CVE-2026-87579: Buffer overflow in Google Chrome
Buffer overflow in WebRTC in Google Chrome prior to 153.0.8010.36 allowed a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code inside the sandbox via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Medium)
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The vulnerability CVE-2026-87579 is a buffer overflow in the WebRTC implementation within Google Chrome before version 153.0.8010.36. Exploitation requires a remote attacker to serve a crafted HTML page that triggers the overflow, enabling arbitrary code execution within the browser's sandbox environment. The vulnerability is identified as CWE-122 (Heap-based Buffer Overflow). There is no public information on active exploitation or a vendor patch at this time.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code inside the sandboxed environment of Google Chrome, potentially leading to unauthorized actions within the browser context. The impact is limited to the sandbox, reducing the risk of full system compromise. No known exploits in the wild have been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, users should exercise caution when visiting untrusted websites and avoid interacting with suspicious HTML content that could trigger this vulnerability.
CVE-2026-87579: Buffer overflow in Google Chrome
Description
Buffer overflow in WebRTC in Google Chrome prior to 153.0.8010.36 allowed a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code inside the sandbox via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Medium)
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.8high
Affected software
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Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
The vulnerability CVE-2026-87579 is a buffer overflow in the WebRTC implementation within Google Chrome before version 153.0.8010.36. Exploitation requires a remote attacker to serve a crafted HTML page that triggers the overflow, enabling arbitrary code execution within the browser's sandbox environment. The vulnerability is identified as CWE-122 (Heap-based Buffer Overflow). There is no public information on active exploitation or a vendor patch at this time.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code inside the sandboxed environment of Google Chrome, potentially leading to unauthorized actions within the browser context. The impact is limited to the sandbox, reducing the risk of full system compromise. No known exploits in the wild have been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, users should exercise caution when visiting untrusted websites and avoid interacting with suspicious HTML content that could trigger this vulnerability.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- GHSA-ww79-229q-6w4w
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.4.0
- Aliases
- ["CVE-2026-87579"]
- Ecosystems
- []
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6aa15f91acd9273b49618ab9
Added to database: 09/09/2026, 13:30:57 UTC
Last enriched: 09/09/2026, 14:07:26 UTC
Last updated: 09/09/2026, 20:51:59 UTC
Views: 2
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