CVE-2026-76043: Incorrect calculation in Google Chrome
CVE-2026-76043 is a high severity vulnerability in Google Chrome's V8 engine prior to version 151.0.7922.169. It involves an incorrect calculation that allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code within the sandbox by delivering a crafted HTML page. This vulnerability affects desktop versions of Chrome before the specified fixed version.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability arises from an incorrect calculation in the V8 JavaScript engine used by Google Chrome. Versions prior to 151.0.7922.169 are affected. Exploitation requires a user to visit a maliciously crafted HTML page, which can lead to arbitrary code execution inside the sandbox environment. The CVSS v3.1 score is 8.8, indicating high severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, and impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code within the sandbox of the affected Chrome browser, potentially compromising the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the user's environment. However, exploitation requires user interaction (visiting a crafted HTML page). No known exploits in the wild have been reported at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
A stable channel update for Google Chrome version 151.0.7922.169 or later addresses this vulnerability. Users and administrators should update to this version or later to mitigate the risk. Refer to the official Google Chrome release blog for the update details: https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/08/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0826575033.html
CVE-2026-76043: Incorrect calculation in Google Chrome
Description
CVE-2026-76043 is a high severity vulnerability in Google Chrome's V8 engine prior to version 151.0.7922.169. It involves an incorrect calculation that allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code within the sandbox by delivering a crafted HTML page. This vulnerability affects desktop versions of Chrome before the specified fixed version.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.8high
Affected software
Chrome
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability arises from an incorrect calculation in the V8 JavaScript engine used by Google Chrome. Versions prior to 151.0.7922.169 are affected. Exploitation requires a user to visit a maliciously crafted HTML page, which can lead to arbitrary code execution inside the sandbox environment. The CVSS v3.1 score is 8.8, indicating high severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, and impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code within the sandbox of the affected Chrome browser, potentially compromising the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the user's environment. However, exploitation requires user interaction (visiting a crafted HTML page). No known exploits in the wild have been reported at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
A stable channel update for Google Chrome version 151.0.7922.169 or later addresses this vulnerability. Users and administrators should update to this version or later to mitigate the risk. Refer to the official Google Chrome release blog for the update details: https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/08/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0826575033.html
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-18T19:44:59.067Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/08/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0826575033.html","vendor":"Google"}]
Threat ID: 6a84c576c6e8be0332bb2422
Added to database: 08/18/2026, 20:49:58 UTC
Last enriched: 09/11/2026, 20:47:26 UTC
Last updated: 10/02/2026, 02:46:06 UTC
Views: 60
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