CVE-2026-79219: Use after free in Google Chrome
Description
CVE-2026-79219 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the Bluetooth component of Google Chrome prior to version 152.0.7977.65. This flaw allows a remote attacker, through social engineering and a crafted Chrome extension, to execute arbitrary code outside the browser sandbox. The vulnerability is rated high severity with a CVSS score of 8.8. No explicit patch status is confirmed in the provided data, but a vendor advisory link is available for further details.
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 Bluetooth functionality of Google Chrome versions before 152.0.7977.65. Exploitation requires user interaction via social engineering to install a malicious Chrome extension, which can then execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox, potentially compromising the host system. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, unchanged scope, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to arbitrary code execution outside the sandbox, allowing an attacker to compromise the affected system's confidentiality, integrity, and availability. This could result in full system compromise depending on the privileges of the exploited process.
Mitigation Recommendations
The vendor advisory link provided should be consulted for the latest remediation guidance. Since the affected version is prior to 152.0.7977.65, updating Chrome to version 152.0.7977.65 or later is recommended if the advisory confirms it as a fixed version. Patch status is not explicitly confirmed in the input data; therefore, users should verify the vendor advisory for current patch availability and apply updates accordingly.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-25T06:11:50.618Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/08/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0256176589.html","vendor":"Google"}]
Threat ID: 6a8df9e0acd9273b49ac7237
Added to database: 08/25/2026, 20:24:00 UTC
Last enriched: 09/09/2026, 22:07:34 UTC
Last updated: 10/08/2026, 18:48:48 UTC
Views: 28
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