CVE-2026-82072: Out of bounds read in Google Chrome
Description
CVE-2026-82072 is an out-of-bounds read vulnerability in the V8 JavaScript engine used by Google Chrome. This flaw affects Chrome versions prior to 151.0.7922.72 and could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code within the browser sandbox by delivering a crafted 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. A vendor advisory is available 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
An out-of-bounds read vulnerability exists in the V8 engine of Google Chrome before version 151.0.7922.72. This memory safety issue can be triggered remotely via a specially crafted HTML page, potentially enabling arbitrary code execution inside the sandboxed environment. The vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2026-82072 with a high CVSS 3.1 score of 8.8, indicating critical confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts. The official Google Chrome release blog linked in the advisory does not explicitly state if the issue is patched in version 151.0.7922.72 or later, and no remediation level is provided.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code within the sandbox of the affected Chrome browser, potentially compromising confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. The high CVSS score reflects the critical nature of this impact. However, there are no reports of active exploitation in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory at https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/07/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0887107924.html for current remediation guidance. Users and administrators should monitor official Google Chrome release notes and update to the latest stable version once a fix is confirmed. Until then, exercise caution when browsing untrusted websites.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-27T22:53:45.361Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/07/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0887107924.html","vendor":"Google"}]
Threat ID: 6a916b3facd9273b49cabeaa
Added to database: 08/28/2026, 11:04:31 UTC
Last enriched: 09/08/2026, 08:37:28 UTC
Last updated: 10/13/2026, 18:48:24 UTC
Views: 85
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