CVE-2026-79189: Out of bounds write in Google Chrome
Description
CVE-2026-79189 is a critical out-of-bounds write vulnerability in the ANGLE component of Google Chrome prior to version 152.0.7977.65. This flaw allows a remote attacker to potentially execute arbitrary code outside the browser sandbox by tricking a user into visiting a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability has a high CVSS score of 9.6, indicating severe impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No known exploits in the wild have been reported at this time. 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
An out-of-bounds write vulnerability exists in the ANGLE graphics abstraction layer within Google Chrome versions before 152.0.7977.65. This memory corruption flaw could be exploited remotely via a specially crafted HTML page to execute arbitrary code with sandbox escape, compromising the browser's security boundaries. The vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2026-79189 with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.6 (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H). The issue is fixed in Chrome 152.0.7977.65 as per the official Google Chrome stable channel update advisory.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox, leading to full compromise of the affected system's confidentiality, integrity, and availability. This elevates the risk of malware installation, data theft, or system takeover through the browser.
Mitigation Recommendations
Users and administrators should update Google Chrome to version 152.0.7977.65 or later to remediate this vulnerability. The vendor advisory confirms that the issue is fixed in this version. No additional mitigation steps are required once the update is applied.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-25T06:11:09.263Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/08/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0256176589.html","vendor":"Google"}]
Threat ID: 6a8df9dbacd9273b49ac7193
Added to database: 08/25/2026, 20:23:55 UTC
Last enriched: 09/09/2026, 22:37:10 UTC
Last updated: 10/08/2026, 18:48:48 UTC
Views: 26
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