CVE-2026-78904: Type confusion in Google Chrome
Description
CVE-2026-78904 is a critical type confusion vulnerability in the ANGLE component of Google Chrome prior to version 152.0.7977.65. This flaw could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code outside the browser sandbox by tricking a user into visiting a specially crafted HTML page. The vulnerability has a high CVSS score of 9.6, indicating severe impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Google has published an advisory for this issue, but explicit patch or remediation details are not confirmed in the provided data.
CVSS v3.1
Score 9.6critical
Affected software
Chrome
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves a type confusion error in the ANGLE graphics abstraction layer used by Google Chrome versions before 152.0.7977.65. Exploiting this flaw could enable remote code execution outside the sandbox environment, potentially compromising the host system. The vulnerability is rated critical with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.6, reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, and complete impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vendor advisory link is provided but does not explicitly confirm patch availability or remediation status.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox, leading to full compromise of the affected system's confidentiality, integrity, and availability. This poses a critical security risk to users running vulnerable Chrome versions.
Mitigation Recommendations
The vendor advisory is available but does not explicitly state patch availability or remediation level. Users should update to Chrome version 152.0.7977.65 or later once confirmed patched by the vendor. Until then, monitor the official Google Chrome release blog for updates. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-25T06:03:59.710Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/08/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0256176589.html","vendor":"Google"}]
Threat ID: 6a8df9b7acd9273b49ac6d6d
Added to database: 08/25/2026, 20:23:19 UTC
Last enriched: 09/10/2026, 01:07:17 UTC
Last updated: 10/10/2026, 06:48:19 UTC
Views: 40
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