CVE-2026-79019: Out of bounds write in Google Chrome
Description
CVE-2026-79019 is a critical out-of-bounds write vulnerability in the ANGLE component of Google Chrome on Windows. It affects versions prior to 152.0.7977.65 and could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code outside the browser sandbox via a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability has a high CVSS score of 9.6, indicating severe impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No known exploits in the wild have been reported yet. Google has published an advisory with a stable channel update addressing this issue.
CVSS v3.1
Score 9.6critical
Affected software
Chrome
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves an out-of-bounds write in the ANGLE graphics abstraction layer within Google Chrome on Windows platforms. Exploitation requires a user to visit a specially crafted HTML page, which could lead to arbitrary code execution outside the sandbox environment. The vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2026-79019 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.6, reflecting its critical severity. The issue is fixed in Chrome version 152.0.7977.65. The vendor advisory confirms the availability of a stable channel update to remediate this flaw.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the browser process outside the sandbox, potentially leading to full system compromise. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. No active exploitation has been reported at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
A fix is available in Google Chrome version 152.0.7977.65. 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_0256176589.html for detailed update instructions.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-25T06:07:35.008Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/08/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0256176589.html","vendor":"Google"}]
Threat ID: 6a8df9c5acd9273b49ac6f21
Added to database: 08/25/2026, 20:23:33 UTC
Last enriched: 09/10/2026, 00:07:25 UTC
Last updated: 10/08/2026, 06:48:19 UTC
Views: 27
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