CVE-2026-78913: Use after free in Google Chrome
Description
CVE-2026-78913 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the Chromoting component of Google Chrome versions prior to 152.0.7977.65. This flaw allows a remote attacker to potentially execute arbitrary code outside the browser sandbox via crafted network traffic. The vulnerability has a high severity rating with a CVSS score of 8.1. No known exploits in the wild have been reported at this time. The vendor has published an advisory indicating a stable channel update addressing this issue.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.1high
Affected software
Chrome
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves a use-after-free condition in the Chromoting feature of Google Chrome before version 152.0.7977.65. Exploiting this flaw could enable remote code execution outside the sandbox through specially crafted network traffic. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 8.1, reflecting network attack vector, high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability, and requiring no privileges or user interaction but with high attack complexity.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to arbitrary code execution outside the sandbox, compromising the security boundaries of the browser. This could allow attackers to execute malicious code remotely, potentially leading to full system compromise depending on the environment.
Mitigation Recommendations
Google has released a stable channel update for desktop Chrome that addresses this vulnerability. Users and administrators should update to version 152.0.7977.65 or later to remediate this issue. Patch status is confirmed by the vendor advisory linked.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-25T06:04:08.084Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/08/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0256176589.html","vendor":"Google"}]
Threat ID: 6a8df9b7acd9273b49ac6d7f
Added to database: 08/25/2026, 20:23:19 UTC
Last enriched: 09/10/2026, 00:52:29 UTC
Last updated: 10/10/2026, 18:48:22 UTC
Views: 47
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