CVE-2026-79206: Out of bounds read in Google Chrome
Description
CVE-2026-79206 is an out-of-bounds read vulnerability in the FileSystem component of Google Chrome versions prior to 152.0.7977.65. This flaw allows a remote attacker to read memory outside the sandbox by tricking a user into visiting a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability requires user interaction and has been rated with moderate severity. No known exploits are reported in the wild. The issue is addressed in Chrome version 152.0.7977.65.
CVSS v3.1
Score 6.5medium
Affected software
Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
An out-of-bounds read vulnerability (CWE-125) exists in the FileSystem component of Google Chrome before version 152.0.7977.65. A remote attacker can exploit this by leveraging social engineering to convince a user to visit a maliciously crafted HTML page, which then reads memory outside the sandbox. This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5, indicating medium severity, with impact on confidentiality but no impact on integrity or availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an attacker to read memory outside the sandbox, potentially exposing sensitive information. The attack requires user interaction (UI:R) and network access (AV:N). There is no impact on data integrity or system availability. No active exploitation in the wild has been reported.
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. No additional mitigation steps are indicated by the vendor advisory.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- GHSA-6vv7-v2vj-4ffm
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.4.0
- Aliases
- ["CVE-2026-79206"]
- Database Specific Severity
- MODERATE
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6a92f814acd9273b49e90e2a
Added to database: 08/29/2026, 15:17:40 UTC
Last enriched: 09/09/2026, 18:39:13 UTC
Last updated: 10/11/2026, 18:48:22 UTC
Views: 25
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