CVE-2026-79230: Improper input validation in Google Chrome
Description
CVE-2026-79230 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Chrome on Mac platforms prior to version 152.0.7977.65. It involves improper input validation in the ANGLE component, which could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code outside the browser sandbox via a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 8.8, indicating a critical impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Google has published an advisory indicating the issue is addressed in Chrome version 152.0.7977.65.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.8high
Affected software
Chrome
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability arises from improper input validation in the ANGLE graphics engine within Google Chrome on Mac systems before version 152.0.7977.65. Exploitation could enable remote attackers to execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox environment by delivering a specially crafted HTML page. The flaw is classified with a CVSS v3.1 score of 8.8, reflecting high impact and ease of exploitation without privileges. The vendor advisory confirms the issue is fixed in Chrome 152.0.7977.65.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows remote code execution outside the sandbox, compromising system confidentiality, integrity, and availability. This could lead to full system compromise on affected Mac devices running vulnerable Chrome versions.
Mitigation Recommendations
Users should update Google Chrome on Mac to version 152.0.7977.65 or later, where this vulnerability is fixed. The vendor advisory confirms that this update addresses the issue. No additional mitigation steps are indicated.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-25T06:12:04.709Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/08/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0256176589.html","vendor":"Google"}]
Threat ID: 6a8df9e1acd9273b49ac7263
Added to database: 08/25/2026, 20:24:01 UTC
Last enriched: 09/09/2026, 21:52:33 UTC
Last updated: 10/08/2026, 18:48:48 UTC
Views: 25
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