CVE-2026-79130: Buffer overflow in Google Chrome
Description
A buffer overflow vulnerability exists 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 delivering a specially crafted HTML page. The vulnerability has a high severity rating and a CVSS score of 9.6, indicating critical impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
CVSS v3.1
Score 9.6critical
Affected software
Chrome
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-79130 is a buffer overflow vulnerability in the ANGLE graphics engine used by Google Chrome. It affects Chrome versions before 152.0.7977.65 and enables remote code execution outside the sandbox when a user visits a maliciously crafted HTML page. The vulnerability is rated critical with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.6, reflecting its network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, and complete impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No known exploits in the wild have been reported at the time of publication.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox, potentially compromising the affected system's confidentiality, integrity, and availability. This could lead to full system compromise if the attacker gains control beyond the browser sandbox.
Mitigation Recommendations
A fixed version of Google Chrome is available at 152.0.7977.65. Users and administrators should update to this version or later to remediate the vulnerability. The vendor advisory linked confirms the availability of this update. No additional mitigation steps are indicated by the vendor.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-25T06:10:09.830Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/08/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0256176589.html","vendor":"Google"}]
Threat ID: 6a8df9d3acd9273b49ac70c0
Added to database: 08/25/2026, 20:23:47 UTC
Last enriched: 09/09/2026, 23:07:14 UTC
Last updated: 10/09/2026, 18:48:23 UTC
Views: 26
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