CVE-2026-79112: Out of bounds read in Google Chrome
Description
CVE-2026-79112 is an out-of-bounds read vulnerability in the Skia component of Google Chrome prior to version 152.0.7977.65. This flaw allows a remote attacker who has already compromised the renderer process to read memory inside the sandbox by using a specially crafted HTML page. The vulnerability has a medium severity rating with a CVSS score of 6.5. A fixed version, 152.0.7977.65, has been released by Google.
CVSS v3.1
Score 6.5medium
Affected software
Chrome
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves an out-of-bounds read in the Skia graphics library used by Google Chrome. An attacker who has compromised the renderer process can exploit this flaw to read memory within the sandbox environment by delivering a crafted HTML page. The issue affects Chrome versions prior to 152.0.7977.65. Google has addressed the vulnerability in version 152.0.7977.65 as noted in their stable channel update advisory.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an attacker with access to the renderer process to read memory inside the sandbox, potentially exposing sensitive information. The vulnerability does not affect integrity or availability but impacts confidentiality. The CVSS score of 6.5 reflects a medium severity impact focused on confidentiality.
Mitigation Recommendations
Users should update Google Chrome to version 152.0.7977.65 or later to remediate this vulnerability. The vendor advisory confirms that this update includes the official fix. No additional mitigations are specified or required once the update is applied.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-25T06:09:46.357Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/08/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0256176589.html","vendor":"Google"}]
Threat ID: 6a8df9d2acd9273b49ac708e
Added to database: 08/25/2026, 20:23:46 UTC
Last enriched: 09/10/2026, 15:05:27 UTC
Last updated: 10/08/2026, 18:48:48 UTC
Views: 35
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