CVE-2026-79129: Use after free in Google Chrome
Description
A use-after-free vulnerability exists in the Sessions component of Google Chrome on Android versions prior to 152.0.7977.65. This flaw allows a remote attacker, through social engineering and user interaction, to execute arbitrary code outside the browser sandbox. The vulnerability has a high CVSS score of 9.6, indicating critical severity. No confirmed exploits in the wild have been reported. The vendor advisory link is provided but does not explicitly state the patch status or remediation details.
CVSS v3.1
Score 9.6critical
Affected software
Chrome
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-79129 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the Sessions component of Google Chrome on Android. It affects versions before 152.0.7977.65 and enables a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox by tricking the user into interacting with the UI. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 score of 9.6, reflecting critical impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vulnerability was publicly disclosed on August 25, 2026. The vendor advisory URL is available but does not explicitly confirm patch availability or remediation steps.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow remote code execution outside the sandbox on affected Android devices running vulnerable Chrome versions. This could lead to full compromise of the browser process and potentially the device, impacting confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory at https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/08/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0256176589.html for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is confirmed, users should exercise caution with untrusted links and avoid social engineering attempts that require UI interaction.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-25T06:10:04.024Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/08/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0256176589.html","vendor":"Google"}]
Threat ID: 6a8df9d3acd9273b49ac70be
Added to database: 08/25/2026, 20:23:47 UTC
Last enriched: 09/09/2026, 23:07:18 UTC
Last updated: 10/07/2026, 18:48:23 UTC
Views: 37
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