CVE-2026-79292: Integer overflow in Google Chrome
Description
An integer overflow vulnerability exists in the Chromecast component of Google Chrome versions prior to 152.0.7977.65. This flaw allows a remote attacker who has already compromised the renderer process to potentially execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox by delivering a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability has a high severity rating and a CVSS score of 8.3.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.3high
Affected software
Chrome
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-79292 is an integer overflow vulnerability in the Chromecast feature of Google Chrome before version 152.0.7977.65. Exploitation requires prior compromise of the renderer process and involves a crafted HTML page that can trigger arbitrary code execution outside the sandbox environment. This vulnerability is rated high severity with a CVSS 3.1 score of 8.3, indicating significant impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to arbitrary code execution outside the sandbox, potentially allowing an attacker to fully compromise the affected system. The vulnerability affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system. However, exploitation requires prior compromise of the renderer process and user interaction (UI required).
Mitigation Recommendations
A fixed version of Google Chrome is available at version 152.0.7977.65. Users and administrators should update to this version or later to remediate the vulnerability. No additional mitigation steps are indicated by the vendor advisory.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-25T06:13:24.194Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/08/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0256176589.html","vendor":"Google"}]
Threat ID: 6a8df9edacd9273b49ac7413
Added to database: 08/25/2026, 20:24:13 UTC
Last enriched: 09/09/2026, 21:22:28 UTC
Last updated: 10/08/2026, 18:48:48 UTC
Views: 50
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