CVE-2026-76022: Buffer overflow in Google Chrome
Description
A buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the Network component of Google Chrome prior to version 151.0.7922.173. This flaw allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox by delivering a specially crafted HTML page. The vulnerability has a high severity rating with a CVSS score of 8.8.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.8high
Affected software
Chrome
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-76022 is a buffer overflow vulnerability in the Network module of Google Chrome versions before 151.0.7922.173. Exploitation requires a user to visit a maliciously crafted HTML page, which can lead to arbitrary code execution outside the browser sandbox. The vulnerability is rated high severity by Chromium security and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, indicating a network attack vector with low complexity and no privileges required, but user interaction is needed. The impact includes full confidentiality, integrity, and availability compromise.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can result in remote code execution outside the sandbox, allowing an attacker to run arbitrary code on the victim's system with the privileges of the user running Chrome. This can lead to complete system compromise including data theft, system manipulation, or denial of service.
Mitigation Recommendations
A fix is available in Google Chrome version 151.0.7922.173. Users and administrators should update to this version or later to remediate the vulnerability. Refer to the official Google Chrome stable channel update advisory at https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/08/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0404570826.html for details.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-18T19:28:12.344Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
- 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: 09/10/2026, 23:02:14 UTC
Last updated: 10/05/2026, 06:48:18 UTC
Views: 62
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