CVE-2026-79140: Use after free in Google Chrome
Description
A use-after-free vulnerability exists in the Views component of Google Chrome on Mac systems prior to version 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 critical severity rating with a CVSS score of 9.6. Google has published an advisory indicating 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-2026-79140 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the Views component of Google Chrome on Mac platforms. Exploitation requires user interaction via a specially crafted HTML page, enabling remote code execution outside the sandbox. The vulnerability is rated critical with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.6, reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction needed, and complete impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The issue is fixed in Chrome version 152.0.7977.65 as per the official Google Chrome stable channel update advisory.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox on affected Mac systems running vulnerable Chrome versions. This can lead to full compromise of the user's environment, including data theft, system manipulation, or further malware deployment.
Mitigation Recommendations
Users and administrators should update Google Chrome on Mac to version 152.0.7977.65 or later. The vendor advisory confirms this update addresses the vulnerability. No additional mitigations are indicated beyond applying the official patch.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-25T06:10:16.834Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/08/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0256176589.html","vendor":"Google"}]
Threat ID: 6a8df9d6acd9273b49ac70ef
Added to database: 08/25/2026, 20:23:50 UTC
Last enriched: 09/09/2026, 22:52:24 UTC
Last updated: 10/08/2026, 06:48:19 UTC
Views: 29
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