CVE-2026-76045: Use after free in Google Chrome
CVE-2026-76045 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the WebGL component of Google Chrome versions prior to 151.0.7922.169. This flaw allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code within the browser sandbox by delivering a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability has a high severity rating with a CVSS score of 8.8. Google has released an update to address this issue.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves a use-after-free condition in the WebGL implementation of Google Chrome before version 151.0.7922.169. Exploitation requires a user to visit a maliciously crafted HTML page, which can trigger arbitrary code execution inside the sandboxed environment of the browser. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 8.8, reflecting high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vendor advisory confirms the issue is fixed in version 151.0.7922.169.
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. The attack vector is network-based and requires user interaction (visiting a crafted page).
Mitigation Recommendations
Users should update Google Chrome to version 151.0.7922.169 or later to remediate this vulnerability. The vendor advisory confirms an official fix is available in this version. No additional mitigation steps are required once updated.
CVE-2026-76045: Use after free in Google Chrome
Description
CVE-2026-76045 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the WebGL component of Google Chrome versions prior to 151.0.7922.169. This flaw allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code within the browser sandbox by delivering a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability has a high severity rating with a CVSS score of 8.8. Google has released an update to address this issue.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.8high
Affected software
Chrome
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves a use-after-free condition in the WebGL implementation of Google Chrome before version 151.0.7922.169. Exploitation requires a user to visit a maliciously crafted HTML page, which can trigger arbitrary code execution inside the sandboxed environment of the browser. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 8.8, reflecting high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vendor advisory confirms the issue is fixed in version 151.0.7922.169.
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. The attack vector is network-based and requires user interaction (visiting a crafted page).
Mitigation Recommendations
Users should update Google Chrome to version 151.0.7922.169 or later to remediate this vulnerability. The vendor advisory confirms an official fix is available in this version. No additional mitigation steps are required once updated.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-18T19:45:03.557Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/08/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0826575033.html","vendor":"Google"}]
Threat ID: 6a84c576c6e8be0332bb2426
Added to database: 08/18/2026, 20:49:58 UTC
Last enriched: 09/11/2026, 20:47:15 UTC
Last updated: 10/02/2026, 14:46:10 UTC
Views: 64
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