Description
Improper input validation in GPU in Google Chrome on on Android prior to 152.0.7977.65 allowed a remote attacker who had compromised the renderer process to potentially execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Medium)
Published: 2026-08-25
Score: 8.3 High
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: Remote Code Execution
Action: Immediate Patch
AI Analysis

Impact

This vulnerability arises from improper input validation in the GPU component of Google Chrome on Android, allowing a remote attacker who has already gained control of the renderer process to execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox. The flaw is identified as CWE-20 and can lead to full system compromise.

Affected Systems

Affected devices run Google Chrome on Android prior to version 152.0.7977.65. Any device with this build, including older Android releases, is susceptible unless updated.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVE is rated 8.3 on the CVSS scale, indicating high severity, and the EPSS score is below 1%, suggesting a low likelihood of immediate exploitation. It is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog. The flaw allows an attacker who has already compromised the renderer process to escape the sandbox and execute arbitrary code, exposing the entire device. Although no public exploits have been documented, the remote nature and high CVSS score warrant prompt remediation.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on August 26, 2026 at 17:22 UTC.

Remediation

No vendor fix or workaround currently provided.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Update Chrome to version 152.0.7977.65 or later
  • If updating immediately is not possible, disable GPU acceleration or the GPU process in Chrome settings to reduce the attack surface
  • Regularly monitor Google Chrome security advisories and apply any future patches or workarounds promptly

Generated by OpenCVE AI on August 26, 2026 at 17:22 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 19:15:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Google android
CPEs cpe:2.3:a:google:chrome:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:google:android:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Vendors & Products Google android

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 17:45:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Title Remote Code Execution via GPU Input Validation Vulnerability in Chrome on Android

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 15:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 8.3, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H'}

ssvc

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


Tue, 25 Aug 2026 23:45:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Google
Google chrome
Vendors & Products Google
Google chrome

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 23:15:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Title Remote Code Execution via GPU Input Validation Vulnerability in Chrome on Android

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

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description Improper input validation in GPU in Google Chrome on on Android prior to 152.0.7977.65 allowed a remote attacker who had compromised the renderer process to potentially execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Medium)
Weaknesses CWE-20
References

cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: Chrome

Published:

Updated: 2026-08-27T03:56:59.806Z

Reserved: 2026-08-25T06:07:13.686Z

Link: CVE-2026-79008

cve-icon Vulnrichment

Updated: 2026-08-26T14:25:18.037Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Analyzed

Published: 2026-08-25T21:17:56.537

Modified: 2026-08-27T04:17:11.067

Link: CVE-2026-79008

cve-icon Redhat

No data.

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-08-26T17:30:10Z

Weaknesses
  • CWE-20

    Improper Input Validation