CVE-2026-79175: Type confusion in Google Chrome
Description
CVE-2026-79175 is a high-severity type confusion vulnerability in the Accessibility component of Google Chrome on Windows. It affects versions prior to 152.0.7977.65 and allows a remote attacker who has compromised the renderer process to execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox via a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability was publicly disclosed with a CVSS score of 8.3. A vendor advisory is available but does not explicitly state the patch or remediation status.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.3high
Affected software
Chrome
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves type confusion in the Accessibility feature of Google Chrome on Windows platforms before version 152.0.7977.65. Exploitation requires prior compromise of the renderer process and can lead to arbitrary code execution outside the sandbox, escalating the attacker's privileges. The issue was assigned CVE-2026-79175 and has a CVSS v3.1 score of 8.3, indicating high severity. The vendor advisory link is provided but does not explicitly confirm patch availability or remediation details.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an attacker with control over the renderer process to execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox, potentially leading to full system compromise. The vulnerability affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability with high impact.
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 official confirmation, users should update to version 152.0.7977.65 or later once available and avoid interacting with untrusted content that could trigger the vulnerability.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-25T06:10:52.500Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/08/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0256176589.html","vendor":"Google"}]
Threat ID: 6a8df9d9acd9273b49ac7153
Added to database: 08/25/2026, 20:23:53 UTC
Last enriched: 09/09/2026, 22:37:30 UTC
Last updated: 10/08/2026, 06:48:19 UTC
Views: 37
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