CVE-2026-78910

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Published Aug 25, 2026 CVSS 3.1 · 8.8 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
Buffer overflow in V8 in Google Chrome prior to 152.0.7977.65 allowed a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code inside the sandbox via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Medium)

Analysis

AI-generated

Technical impact

Buffer overflow in the V8 JavaScript engine of Google Chrome allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code inside the browser sandbox when a malicious HTML page is loaded. This flaw corresponds to CWE‑121.

Affected Systems

Google Chrome desktop clients running any version of Chrome before 152.0.7977.65 are affected.

Risk and Exploitability

The vulnerability can be exploited remotely via a crafted web page and carries a CVSS score of 8.8, categorizing it as a high severity flaw. The EPSS score is less than 1%, indicating a low current exploitation probability, and the vulnerability is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog. An attacker could achieve code execution within the sandbox, potentially leaking data or moving to higher privilege levels if further exploits are chained.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Apply Google Chrome version 152.0.7977.65 or later to install the V8 buffer‑overflow fix
  • Enable automatic updates to receive future security patches promptly
  • Limit exposure by avoiding untrusted web content or restricting browsing when patches cannot be installed immediately

Generated by OpenCVE AI on August 26, 2026 at 18:26 UTC.

Tracking

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Debian DLA Debian DLA DLA-4771-1 chromium security update
Debian DSA Debian DSA DSA-6482-1 chromium security update
History
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Title V8 Buffer Overflow in Chrome Enables Remote Code Execution via Malicious HTML
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CPEs cpe:2.3:a:google:chrome:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'total'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}
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Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 8.8, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H'}
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Title V8 Buffer Overflow in Chrome Enables Remote Code Execution via Malicious HTML
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First Time appeared Google
Google chrome
Vendors & Products Google
Google chrome
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Description Buffer overflow in V8 in Google Chrome prior to 152.0.7977.65 allowed a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code inside the sandbox via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Medium)
Weaknesses CWE-121
References
Earlier changes (2)
Weaknesses
  • CWE-121

    Stack-based Buffer Overflow

Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
Chrome
Published
Updated
Aug 27, 2026, 3:57 AM
Reserved
Aug 25, 2026, 6:04 AM

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Updated
Aug 26, 2026, 2:55 PM

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Status
Analyzed
Published
Aug 25, 2026, 9:17 PM
Modified
Aug 27, 2026, 4:16 AM

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Updated
Aug 26, 2026, 6:30 PM

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