CVE-2026-76045: Use after free in Google Chrome
A use-after-free vulnerability exists in the WebGL component of Google Chrome versions prior to 151.0.7922.169. This flaw allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code within the sandbox by tricking a user into visiting a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability is rated high severity with a CVSS score of 8.8.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-76045 is a use-after-free vulnerability (CWE-416) in the WebGL implementation of Google Chrome before version 151.0.7922.169. Exploitation requires user interaction (UI:R) and network access (AV:N) but no privileges (PR:N). Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution inside the browser sandbox, impacting confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No known exploits in the wild have been reported. No explicit patch links or vendor advisories are provided in the data.
Potential Impact
If exploited, this vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code within the sandboxed environment of Google Chrome, potentially compromising browser security and user data confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The attack requires a user to visit a maliciously crafted HTML page.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Users and administrators should monitor official Google Chrome security advisories for updates and apply the official fix once available. Until then, exercising caution when visiting untrusted websites is advised.
CVE-2026-76045: Use after free in Google Chrome
Description
A use-after-free vulnerability exists in the WebGL component of Google Chrome versions prior to 151.0.7922.169. This flaw allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code within the sandbox by tricking a user into visiting a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability is rated high severity with a CVSS score of 8.8.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.8high
Affected software
Weaknesses
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-76045 is a use-after-free vulnerability (CWE-416) in the WebGL implementation of Google Chrome before version 151.0.7922.169. Exploitation requires user interaction (UI:R) and network access (AV:N) but no privileges (PR:N). Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution inside the browser sandbox, impacting confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No known exploits in the wild have been reported. No explicit patch links or vendor advisories are provided in the data.
Potential Impact
If exploited, this vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code within the sandboxed environment of Google Chrome, potentially compromising browser security and user data confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The attack requires a user to visit a maliciously crafted HTML page.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Users and administrators should monitor official Google Chrome security advisories for updates and apply the official fix once available. Until then, exercising caution when visiting untrusted websites is advised.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- GHSA-hxrw-8g4m-h272
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.4.0
- Aliases
- ["CVE-2026-76045"]
- Ecosystems
- []
- Database Specific Severity
- HIGH
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
Threat ID: 6a85b49bacd9273b492502a9
Added to database: 08/19/2026, 13:50:19 UTC
Last enriched: 08/19/2026, 13:52:48 UTC
Last updated: 08/19/2026, 22:52:15 UTC
Views: 2
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