CVE-2026-79235: Use after free in Google Chrome
Description
A use-after-free vulnerability exists in the WebGL component of Google Chrome versions prior to 152.0.7977.65. This flaw allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code outside the browser sandbox by tricking a user into visiting a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability has a high CVSS score of 9.6, indicating critical severity. No known exploits are reported in the wild. The vendor has published an advisory for a stable channel update addressing this issue.
CVSS v3.1
Score 9.6critical
Affected software
Chrome
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-79235 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the WebGL implementation of Google Chrome before version 152.0.7977.65. Exploitation requires user interaction (visiting a maliciously crafted HTML page) and can lead to remote code execution outside the sandbox, compromising confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vulnerability is rated critical with a CVSS 3.1 score of 9.6 (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H). The vendor has released a stable channel update to fix this issue as documented in the official Google Chrome release blog.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox, potentially leading to full system compromise. The vulnerability affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. No active exploitation in the wild has been reported at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
A fix is available in Google Chrome version 152.0.7977.65. Users and administrators should update to this version or later to remediate the vulnerability. Refer to the official Google Chrome stable channel update advisory for deployment details: https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/08/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0256176589.html
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-25T06:12:09.322Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/08/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0256176589.html","vendor":"Google"}]
Threat ID: 6a8df9e3acd9273b49ac728e
Added to database: 08/25/2026, 20:24:03 UTC
Last enriched: 09/09/2026, 21:52:22 UTC
Last updated: 10/07/2026, 18:48:23 UTC
Views: 29
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