CVE-2026-79138: Out of bounds write in Google Chrome
Description
An out-of-bounds write vulnerability exists in the ANGLE component of Google Chrome on Windows platforms prior to version 152.0.7977.65. This flaw could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code outside the browser sandbox by convincing a user to visit a 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. The issue is addressed in Chrome version 152.0.7977.65.
CVSS v3.1
Score 9.6critical
Affected software
Chrome
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-79138 is an out-of-bounds write vulnerability in the ANGLE graphics engine used by Google Chrome on Windows. This vulnerability allows remote code execution outside the sandbox when a user visits a maliciously crafted HTML page. The flaw affects Chrome versions prior to 152.0.7977.65. The CVSS v3.1 score is 9.6, reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, scope changed, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Google has released Chrome 152.0.7977.65 to address this issue.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker 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 user is tricked into visiting a crafted HTML page. There are no known exploits in the wild at the time of this report.
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 version contains the 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
- 2026-08-25T06:10:15.433Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/08/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0256176589.html","vendor":"Google"}]
Threat ID: 6a8df9d6acd9273b49ac70eb
Added to database: 08/25/2026, 20:23:50 UTC
Last enriched: 09/09/2026, 22:52:32 UTC
Last updated: 10/08/2026, 06:48:19 UTC
Views: 25
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