CVE-2026-79239: Out of bounds read in Google Chrome
Description
CVE-2026-79239 is an out-of-bounds read vulnerability in the Tint component of Google Chrome on Android versions prior to 152.0.7977.65. This flaw could allow a remote attacker to read memory inside the sandbox by convincing a user to visit a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability has a medium severity rating with a CVSS score of 6.5. No known exploits are reported in the wild. Google has released Chrome version 152.0.7977.65 which addresses this issue.
CVSS v3.1
Score 6.5medium
Affected software
Chrome
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves an out-of-bounds read in the Tint component of Google Chrome on Android platforms before version 152.0.7977.65. An attacker can potentially exploit this by delivering a specially crafted HTML page that triggers the out-of-bounds read, allowing memory disclosure within the sandboxed environment. The vulnerability is rated medium severity (CVSS 6.5) with a high impact on confidentiality but no impact on integrity or availability. The issue is fixed in Chrome version 152.0.7977.65.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow a remote attacker to read sensitive memory contents inside the sandbox, potentially exposing confidential information. There is no impact on system integrity or availability. The vulnerability requires user interaction (visiting a malicious page) and network access.
Mitigation Recommendations
Users should update Google Chrome on Android to version 152.0.7977.65 or later, which contains the fix for this vulnerability. No other mitigation or workaround is indicated by the vendor advisory.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-25T06:12:18.406Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/08/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0256176589.html","vendor":"Google"}]
Threat ID: 6a8df9e3acd9273b49ac7296
Added to database: 08/25/2026, 20:24:03 UTC
Last enriched: 09/10/2026, 13:23:24 UTC
Last updated: 10/09/2026, 06:48:19 UTC
Views: 23
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