CVE-2026-79048: Out of bounds write in Google Chrome
Description
CVE-2026-79048 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Chrome on Windows involving an out-of-bounds write in the ANGLE component. This flaw could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code within the sandbox by tricking a user into visiting a crafted HTML page. The issue affects versions prior to 152.0.7977.65. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 8.8, indicating a significant risk if exploited. No known exploits in the wild have been reported at this time. Google has published an advisory for this issue but has not explicitly stated the remediation level in the provided data.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.8high
Affected software
Chrome
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Technical Analysis
An out-of-bounds write vulnerability exists in the ANGLE component of Google Chrome on Windows platforms before version 152.0.7977.65. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to potentially execute arbitrary code inside the sandbox environment by delivering a specially crafted HTML page. The flaw is tracked as CVE-2026-79048 and carries a high severity rating with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8 (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H). The vulnerability was publicly disclosed on August 25, 2026. Google has issued a stable channel update addressing this issue, as referenced in their official advisory.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to remote code execution within the sandboxed environment of Google Chrome on Windows. This could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code, potentially compromising the affected system's confidentiality, integrity, and availability. However, there are no reports of active exploitation in the wild at the time of disclosure.
Mitigation Recommendations
Google has released a stable channel update for Google Chrome that addresses this vulnerability. Users and administrators should update their Chrome installations to version 152.0.7977.65 or later to mitigate this risk. Patch status is not explicitly confirmed in the provided data, so checking the vendor advisory for the latest remediation guidance is recommended.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-25T06:08:15.528Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/08/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0256176589.html","vendor":"Google"}]
Threat ID: 6a8df9c8acd9273b49ac6f83
Added to database: 08/25/2026, 20:23:36 UTC
Last enriched: 09/09/2026, 23:52:13 UTC
Last updated: 10/08/2026, 06:48:19 UTC
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