CVE-2026-79202: Use after free in Google Chrome
Description
A use-after-free vulnerability exists in the Chromecast component of Google Chrome prior to version 152.0.7977.65. This flaw allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code within the sandbox by tricking a user into visiting a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability has a high severity rating with a CVSS score of 8.8. No known exploits are reported in the wild at this time. Google has published an advisory indicating a stable channel update addressing this issue.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.8high
Affected software
Chrome
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-79202 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the Chromecast feature of Google Chrome versions before 152.0.7977.65. Exploitation requires user interaction via a crafted HTML page, enabling remote code execution inside the sandbox environment. The vulnerability is rated high severity with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction needed, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Google has released a stable channel update to fix this issue as referenced in their official advisory.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code within the sandbox of the affected Chrome browser, potentially compromising confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the user's environment. However, exploitation requires user interaction and no active exploits have been reported in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Google has released an official stable channel update for Chrome that addresses this vulnerability. Users and administrators should update to version 152.0.7977.65 or later to remediate this issue. Patch status is confirmed by the vendor advisory. No additional mitigation steps are indicated.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-25T06:11:26.619Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/08/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0256176589.html","vendor":"Google"}]
Threat ID: 6a8df9ddacd9273b49ac71df
Added to database: 08/25/2026, 20:23:57 UTC
Last enriched: 09/09/2026, 22:22:18 UTC
Last updated: 10/10/2026, 06:48:19 UTC
Views: 35
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