CVE-2026-79290: Use after free in Google Chrome
Description
CVE-2026-79290 is a critical use-after-free vulnerability in the Aura component of Google Chrome prior to version 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 severe impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. There is no explicit vendor advisory stating a patch or fix status, but the affected version is identified as 152.0.7977.65. No known exploits in the wild have been reported at this time.
CVSS v3.1
Score 9.6critical
Affected software
Chrome
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability is a use-after-free flaw in the Aura subsystem of Google Chrome versions before 152.0.7977.65. Exploitation requires user interaction (UI:R) and enables remote code execution with full impact on system security (confidentiality, integrity, availability). The vulnerability allows attackers to bypass the sandbox protections by leveraging a crafted HTML page. The CVSS vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, and scope change. The vulnerability is classified as critical by Chromium security.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to arbitrary code execution outside the sandbox, compromising system confidentiality, integrity, and availability. This can allow attackers to fully control the affected system through the browser.
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. Until an official fix is confirmed, users should exercise caution when visiting untrusted websites and consider using additional security controls such as sandboxing or browser hardening.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-25T06:13:22.445Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/08/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0256176589.html","vendor":"Google"}]
Threat ID: 6a8df9edacd9273b49ac740f
Added to database: 08/25/2026, 20:24:13 UTC
Last enriched: 09/09/2026, 21:22:32 UTC
Last updated: 10/09/2026, 06:48:19 UTC
Views: 70
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