CVE-2026-79200: Use after free in Google Chrome
Description
CVE-2026-79200 is a critical use-after-free vulnerability in the Aura component of Google Chrome 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 high CVSS score of 9.6, indicating severe impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No confirmed exploits in the wild have been reported. The vendor advisory linked does not explicitly confirm patch availability or remediation status.
CVSS v3.1
Score 9.6critical
Affected software
Chrome
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability is a use-after-free bug in the Aura subsystem of Google Chrome versions before 152.0.7977.65. Exploitation requires user interaction (UI:R) and can lead to remote code execution outside the sandbox, compromising system security. The CVSS vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, and complete impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The issue was publicly disclosed on August 25, 2026. The vendor advisory is available but does not specify if an official fix has been released.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation enables remote attackers to execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox, potentially leading to full system compromise. The vulnerability affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. No known active exploitation has been reported at this time.
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 official Google Chrome release notes and update to the fixed version once available. Until then, exercising caution with untrusted web content is advised.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-25T06:11:24.393Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/08/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0256176589.html","vendor":"Google"}]
Threat ID: 6a8df9ddacd9273b49ac71db
Added to database: 08/25/2026, 20:23:57 UTC
Last enriched: 09/09/2026, 22:22:22 UTC
Last updated: 10/09/2026, 18:48:23 UTC
Views: 60
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