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CVE-2026-79187: Use after free in Google Chrome

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VulnerabilityCVE-2026-79187cvecve-2026-79187
Published: 08/25/2026 (08/25/2026, 20:10:03 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: Google
Product: Chrome

Description

CVE-2026-79187 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the WebRTC component of Google Chrome prior to version 152.0.7977.65. This flaw allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code within the browser's sandbox by tricking a user into visiting a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability is rated high severity with a CVSS score of 8.8. No known exploits in the wild have been reported at this time.

CVSS v3.1

Score 8.8high

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
Required
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected software

Google

Chrome

Affected versions
>=152.0.7977.65 <152.0.7977.65

AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 09/09/2026, 22:37:19 UTC

Technical Analysis

This vulnerability involves a use-after-free condition in the WebRTC implementation of Google Chrome before version 152.0.7977.65. An attacker can exploit this by delivering a specially crafted HTML page that triggers the flaw, enabling arbitrary code execution inside the sandboxed environment of the browser. The issue is classified as high severity due to its potential to compromise confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vendor has published an advisory but has not explicitly stated the remediation level or patch availability in the provided data.

Potential Impact

Successful exploitation could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code within the sandboxed environment of Google Chrome, potentially leading to full compromise of the browser process. This impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. However, there are no reports of active exploitation in the wild.

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. Users and administrators should monitor this advisory for updates and apply any official fixes once available.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
Chrome
Date Reserved
2026-08-25T06:11:06.883Z
State
PUBLISHED
Vendor Advisory Urls
[{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/08/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0256176589.html","vendor":"Google"}]

Threat ID: 6a8df9dbacd9273b49ac718f

Added to database: 08/25/2026, 20:23:55 UTC

Last enriched: 09/09/2026, 22:37:19 UTC

Last updated: 10/10/2026, 06:48:19 UTC

Views: 31

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