CVE-2026-79195: Use after free in Google Chrome
Description
CVE-2026-79195 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the Script 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 specially crafted HTML page. The vulnerability has a high severity rating with a CVSS score of 8.8. No known exploits in the wild have been reported at this time. Google has published an advisory for this issue but has not explicitly stated the remediation level or patch availability in the provided data.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.8high
Affected software
Chrome
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves a use-after-free condition in the Script component of Google Chrome before version 152.0.7977.65. Exploiting this flaw enables remote code execution inside the sandbox environment via crafted HTML content. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates the attack requires network access, low attack complexity, no privileges, and user interaction, with high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vulnerability is publicly disclosed and tracked as CVE-2026-79195. The vendor advisory link is provided but does not explicitly confirm patch status in the input data.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code within the sandboxed environment of the Chrome browser, potentially compromising confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. This could lead to unauthorized actions or data exposure within the browser context.
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.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-25T06:11:14.389Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/08/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0256176589.html","vendor":"Google"}]
Threat ID: 6a8df9ddacd9273b49ac71d1
Added to database: 08/25/2026, 20:23:57 UTC
Last enriched: 09/09/2026, 22:22:34 UTC
Last updated: 10/08/2026, 06:48:19 UTC
Views: 33
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