CVE-2026-76022: Buffer overflow in Google Chrome
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 sandbox by delivering a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability is rated as high severity by Chromium security. No CVSS score is provided. The vendor has published an advisory for a stable channel update addressing this issue.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-76022 is a buffer overflow vulnerability in the Network module of Google Chrome before version 151.0.7922.173. Exploitation requires a remote attacker to serve a specially crafted HTML page, which can trigger arbitrary code execution outside the browser sandbox. This elevates the risk of compromise beyond typical sandbox protections. The vulnerability is acknowledged by the Chromium project with a high severity rating. The vendor advisory indicates a stable channel update that presumably fixes this issue, but explicit patch details are not provided in the input data.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows remote code execution outside the sandbox, which can lead to full compromise of the affected system running the vulnerable Chrome version. This bypasses Chrome's sandbox security model, increasing the attack surface and risk to user data and system integrity.
Mitigation Recommendations
A stable channel update for Google Chrome has been published by the vendor to address this vulnerability. Users and administrators should apply the update to version 151.0.7922.173 or later to remediate the issue. Patch status is not explicitly confirmed in the advisory content provided; therefore, verify the vendor advisory for the latest remediation guidance.
CVE-2026-76022: Buffer overflow in Google Chrome
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 sandbox by delivering a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability is rated as high severity by Chromium security. No CVSS score is provided. The vendor has published an advisory for a stable channel update addressing this issue.
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-76022 is a buffer overflow vulnerability in the Network module of Google Chrome before version 151.0.7922.173. Exploitation requires a remote attacker to serve a specially crafted HTML page, which can trigger arbitrary code execution outside the browser sandbox. This elevates the risk of compromise beyond typical sandbox protections. The vulnerability is acknowledged by the Chromium project with a high severity rating. The vendor advisory indicates a stable channel update that presumably fixes this issue, but explicit patch details are not provided in the input data.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows remote code execution outside the sandbox, which can lead to full compromise of the affected system running the vulnerable Chrome version. This bypasses Chrome's sandbox security model, increasing the attack surface and risk to user data and system integrity.
Mitigation Recommendations
A stable channel update for Google Chrome has been published by the vendor to address this vulnerability. Users and administrators should apply the update to version 151.0.7922.173 or later to remediate the issue. Patch status is not explicitly confirmed in the advisory content provided; therefore, verify the vendor advisory for the latest remediation guidance.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-18T19:28:12.344Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/08/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0404570826.html","vendor":"Google"}]
Threat ID: 6a876922acd9273b491d0675
Added to database: 08/20/2026, 20:52:50 UTC
Last enriched: 08/20/2026, 21:07:47 UTC
Last updated: 08/21/2026, 00:41:39 UTC
Views: 7
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