CVE-2026-79052

Use-After-Free Exploit in Chrome Aura Enables Remote Code Execution

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Published Aug 25, 2026 CVSS 3.1 · 9.6 Critical EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
Use after free in Aura in Google Chrome prior to 152.0.7977.65 allowed a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Critical)

Analysis

AI-generated

Technical impact

Chrome users run a critical use‑after‑free bug in the Aura rendering engine that can be triggered by a crafted HTML page. The flaw allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code outside the browser sandbox, leading to full system compromise. This is an instance of CWE‑416 use‑after‑free, where a pointer to freed memory is accessed, enabling code execution.

Affected Systems

All Google Chrome installations are vulnerable if they are running a version earlier than 152.0.7977.65. The affected component is the Aura rendering subsystem, which is part of the Chrome browser distributed by Google.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS score of 9.6 classifies this vulnerability as critical, indicating a potential for complete system compromise. No EPSS score is currently available, and the vulnerability is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog. The likely attack vector is a maliciously crafted web page delivered over the network; an attacker can host such a page or embed it in phishing media. Because the vulnerability is remote and sandbox‑breaking, the potential impact is full system compromise for the local user.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Upgrade Chrome to version 152.0.7977.65 or later
  • Configure enterprise policy to enforce automatic updates of Chrome
  • Deploy web‑filtering controls to block access to sites delivering malicious Aura content

Generated by OpenCVE AI on August 26, 2026 at 03:07 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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CPEs cpe:2.3:a:google:chrome:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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First Time appeared Google
Google chrome
Vendors & Products Google
Google chrome
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Title Use-After-Free Exploit in Chrome Aura Enables Remote Code Execution
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Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 9.6, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/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'}
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Description Use after free in Aura in Google Chrome prior to 152.0.7977.65 allowed a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Critical)
Weaknesses CWE-416
References
Weaknesses

Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
Chrome
Published
Updated
Aug 27, 2026, 3:56 AM
Reserved
Aug 25, 2026, 6:08 AM

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Updated
Aug 26, 2026, 12:19 AM

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Status
Analyzed
Published
Aug 25, 2026, 9:18 PM
Modified
Aug 27, 2026, 4:17 AM

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Updated
Aug 26, 2026, 5:00 AM

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