CVE-2026-79119: Use after free in Google Chrome
Description
A use-after-free vulnerability exists in the PDF component of Google Chrome prior to version 152.0.7977.65. This flaw allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code within the sandbox by crafting a malicious PDF file. The vulnerability has a high severity rating with a CVSS score of 8.8. No known exploits are reported in the wild at this time. Google has published an advisory regarding this issue but has not explicitly stated the patch status in the provided data.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.8high
Affected software
Chrome
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-79119 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the PDF processing component of Google Chrome before version 152.0.7977.65. Exploitation requires a user to open a specially crafted PDF file, which can lead to arbitrary code execution inside the sandbox environment. The vulnerability is rated high severity with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, indicating network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vendor advisory link is provided but does not explicitly confirm patch availability or remediation level.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code within the sandbox of the affected Chrome browser, potentially compromising confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system. However, no active exploitation in the wild has been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Check the Google Chrome stable channel update advisory at https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/08/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0256176589.html for the latest remediation status and apply updates as recommended by Google. Patch status is not yet confirmed from the provided data; therefore, verify the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-25T06:09:50.896Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/08/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0256176589.html","vendor":"Google"}]
Threat ID: 6a8df9d2acd9273b49ac7096
Added to database: 08/25/2026, 20:23:46 UTC
Last enriched: 09/09/2026, 23:07:33 UTC
Last updated: 10/08/2026, 06:48:19 UTC
Views: 31
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