CVE-2026-79231: Buffer overflow in Google Chrome
Description
A buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the Media 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 crafting a malicious HTML page. The vulnerability has a high severity rating with a CVSS score of 8.8. No known exploits in the wild have been reported. The vendor advisory link is provided but does not explicitly confirm patch availability or remediation status.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.8high
Affected software
Chrome
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-79231 is a buffer overflow vulnerability in the Media component of Google Chrome versions before 152.0.7977.65. Exploitation requires a user to visit a specially crafted HTML page, which can lead to arbitrary code execution inside the browser sandbox. The vulnerability is rated high severity with a CVSS 3.1 score of 8.8, reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The official Google Chrome stable channel update blog is referenced but does not explicitly state if a fix is included in or after version 152.0.7977.65.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code inside the sandboxed environment of Google Chrome, potentially compromising the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. The high CVSS score indicates significant impact if exploited.
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 updates and apply the latest stable releases promptly once a fix is confirmed.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-25T06:12:05.796Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/08/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0256176589.html","vendor":"Google"}]
Threat ID: 6a8df9e1acd9273b49ac7265
Added to database: 08/25/2026, 20:24:01 UTC
Last enriched: 09/09/2026, 21:52:29 UTC
Last updated: 10/08/2026, 06:48:19 UTC
Views: 29
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