CVE-2026-79127: Out of bounds write in Google Chrome
Description
CVE-2026-79127 is an out-of-bounds write vulnerability in the ANGLE component of Google Chrome versions prior to 152.0.7977.65. This flaw allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code outside the browser sandbox by tricking a user into visiting a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability has a high severity rating with a CVSS score of 8.8.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.8high
Affected software
Chrome
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves an out-of-bounds write in the ANGLE graphics abstraction layer within Google Chrome before version 152.0.7977.65. Exploitation requires user interaction via a maliciously crafted HTML page, enabling remote code execution outside the sandbox environment. The flaw was publicly disclosed with a high CVSS score of 8.8, indicating significant confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts. The vendor advisory linked corresponds to a stable channel update addressing this issue.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to arbitrary code execution outside the sandbox, compromising the security boundaries of the browser. This can result in full system compromise, including unauthorized access to sensitive information, system integrity violations, and denial of service.
Mitigation Recommendations
A fix is available in Google Chrome version 152.0.7977.65. Users and administrators should update to this version or later to remediate the vulnerability. Refer to the official Google Chrome stable channel update advisory at https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/08/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0256176589.html for detailed update instructions.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-25T06:10:02.715Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/08/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0256176589.html","vendor":"Google"}]
Threat ID: 6a8df9d3acd9273b49ac70ba
Added to database: 08/25/2026, 20:23:47 UTC
Last enriched: 09/09/2026, 23:07:25 UTC
Last updated: 10/07/2026, 18:48:23 UTC
Views: 27
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