CVE-2026-79223: Integer overflow in Google Chrome
Description
An integer overflow vulnerability exists in Chromium within Google Chrome versions prior to 152.0.7977.65. This flaw allows a remote attacker to read memory inside the sandbox by using a specially crafted file. The vulnerability has a high severity rating with a CVSS score of 8.8. No explicit patch or remediation level is stated 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
CVE-2026-79223 is an integer overflow vulnerability in Chromium as used in Google Chrome versions before 152.0.7977.65. The flaw enables remote attackers to read memory inside the sandbox environment by delivering a crafted file. The vulnerability is rated with a CVSS 3.1 score of 8.8, indicating high severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, unchanged scope, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vendor advisory is linked but does not explicitly state the patch or remediation status in the provided data.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability allows a remote attacker to read memory inside the sandbox, potentially exposing sensitive information. The high CVSS score reflects significant confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts. However, there are no known exploits in the wild as per the provided information.
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
- 2026-08-25T06:11:58.422Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/08/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0256176589.html","vendor":"Google"}]
Threat ID: 6a8df9e1acd9273b49ac7255
Added to database: 08/25/2026, 20:24:01 UTC
Last enriched: 09/09/2026, 22:07:30 UTC
Last updated: 10/09/2026, 18:48:23 UTC
Views: 36
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