Description
Integer overflow in WebRTC in Google Chrome prior to 152.0.7977.65 allowed a remote attacker to potentially execute arbitrary code inside the sandbox via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Low)
Published: 2026-08-25
Score: 8.8 High
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: Remote Code Execution
Action: Immediate Patch
AI Analysis

Impact

The vulnerability is an integer overflow in the WebRTC implementation of Google Chrome that can be triggered by a crafted HTML page. An attacker who successfully exploits this flaw could cause the browser to execute arbitrary code while remaining inside the sandboxed environment. The flaw is considered a low severity issue by Chromium security but the CVSS score of 8.8 indicates a high severity, and it still provides a pathway for code execution.

Affected Systems

Google Chrome browsers prior to version 152.0.7977.65 on desktop platforms are affected.

Risk and Exploitability

The flaw can be triggered remotely by visiting a malicious web page, so the attack vector is network‑based and requires the user to load the crafted page in Chrome. The CVSS score of 8.8 indicates a high severity, and the EPSS score, though very low at < 1%, suggests limited current exploitation. The vulnerability is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog. The potential for arbitrary code execution makes it a significant risk, albeit in a sandboxed context. No public exploit has been documented, but the nature of the overflow suggests that success is likely if an attacker can supply specially crafted data to the WebRTC component.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on August 26, 2026 at 14:52 UTC.

Remediation

No vendor fix or workaround currently provided.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Update Chrome to version 152.0.7977.65 or newer
  • Disable WebRTC by setting the "WebRTC" flag to "Disabled" via chrome://flags or enforcing it with policy settings if immediate update is not possible
  • Monitor in‑browser processes for anomalous behavior and enforce strict sandbox restrictions

Generated by OpenCVE AI on August 26, 2026 at 14:52 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

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 17:15:00 +0000

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CPEs cpe:2.3:a:google:chrome:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 15:15:00 +0000

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Title Integer Overflow in WebRTC Enables Arbitrary Code Execution in Google Chrome

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 13:30:00 +0000

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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'}

ssvc

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


Tue, 25 Aug 2026 22:45:00 +0000

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Title Integer Overflow in WebRTC Enables Arbitrary Code Execution in Google Chrome

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 22:15:00 +0000

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First Time appeared Google
Google chrome
Vendors & Products Google
Google chrome

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 20:30:00 +0000

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Description Integer overflow in WebRTC in Google Chrome prior to 152.0.7977.65 allowed a remote attacker to potentially execute arbitrary code inside the sandbox via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Low)
Weaknesses CWE-190
References

cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: Chrome

Published:

Updated: 2026-08-27T03:56:23.264Z

Reserved: 2026-08-25T06:04:49.124Z

Link: CVE-2026-78950

cve-icon Vulnrichment

Updated: 2026-08-26T12:46:52.641Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Analyzed

Published: 2026-08-25T21:17:50.963

Modified: 2026-08-27T04:17:06.060

Link: CVE-2026-78950

cve-icon Redhat

No data.

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-08-26T15:00:07Z

Weaknesses
  • CWE-190

    Integer Overflow or Wraparound