CVE-2026-79069: Memory corruption in Google Chrome
Description
A high-severity memory corruption vulnerability exists in the Tint component of Google Chrome on Mac systems prior to version 152.0.7977.65. This flaw could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code outside the browser sandbox by convincing a user to visit a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 8.8, indicating significant impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No explicit patch status is provided in the input, but a vendor advisory link is available for further details.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.8high
Affected software
Chrome
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-79069 is a memory corruption vulnerability in the Tint component of Google Chrome on Mac platforms before version 152.0.7977.65. Exploitation requires user interaction (visiting a malicious HTML page) and could result in arbitrary code execution outside the sandbox, compromising system security. The vulnerability is rated high severity with a CVSS 3.1 score of 8.8. The vendor advisory URL points to a Chrome stable channel update announcement, which likely includes remediation information.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox on affected Mac systems, potentially leading to full system compromise. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system.
Mitigation Recommendations
Check the vendor advisory at https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/08/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0256176589.html for official patch or update instructions. Since the affected version is prior to 152.0.7977.65, updating Chrome on Mac to version 152.0.7977.65 or later is recommended to remediate this vulnerability. Patch status is not explicitly confirmed in the input data; verify current remediation guidance from the vendor advisory.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-25T06:08:32.026Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/08/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0256176589.html","vendor":"Google"}]
Threat ID: 6a8df9cbacd9273b49ac6fc5
Added to database: 08/25/2026, 20:23:39 UTC
Last enriched: 09/09/2026, 23:37:17 UTC
Last updated: 10/08/2026, 06:48:19 UTC
Views: 34
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