CVE-2026-79027: Use after free in Google Chrome
Description
A use-after-free vulnerability exists in the WebRTC component of Google Chrome prior to version 152.0.7977.65. This flaw allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code within the browser's sandbox by sending crafted network traffic. The vulnerability has a high severity rating with a CVSS score of 8.1. No known exploits are reported in the wild at this time. The vendor has published an advisory indicating the issue is addressed in version 152.0.7977.65.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.1high
Affected software
Chrome
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-79027 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the WebRTC implementation of Google Chrome. It affects all versions before 152.0.7977.65 and enables remote code execution inside the sandbox via specially crafted network traffic. The vulnerability is rated high severity (CVSS 8.1) due to its potential impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vendor advisory confirms the issue is fixed in Chrome version 152.0.7977.65.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code within the sandboxed environment of Google Chrome, potentially compromising the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. No active exploitation has been reported so far.
Mitigation Recommendations
Users should update Google Chrome to version 152.0.7977.65 or later, where this vulnerability is fixed. Since this is a client-side application, applying the official update is the primary remediation step. No additional mitigations are specified by the vendor advisory.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-25T06:07:50.623Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/08/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0256176589.html","vendor":"Google"}]
Threat ID: 6a8df9c7acd9273b49ac6f43
Added to database: 08/25/2026, 20:23:35 UTC
Last enriched: 09/10/2026, 00:07:10 UTC
Last updated: 10/09/2026, 06:48:19 UTC
Views: 34
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