CVE-2026-79206

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Published Aug 25, 2026 CVSS 3.1 · 6.5 Medium EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
Out of bounds read in FileSystem in Google Chrome prior to 152.0.7977.65 allowed a remote attacker leveraging social engineering to read memory outside the sandbox via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Low)

Analysis

AI-generated

Technical impact

An out‑of‑bounds read vulnerability in the FileSystem component of Google Chrome prior to version 152.0.7977.65 allows a remote attacker to read memory outside the browser sandbox via a crafted HTML page. The flaw enables the attacker to read sensitive data placed in adjacent memory areas, potentially exposing confidential information. The vulnerability is classified as low severity by Chromium. This vulnerability maps to CWE‑125.

Affected Systems

The affected product is Google Chrome. All Chrome releases earlier than 152.0.7977.65 are impacted; the issue is fixed in version 152.0.7977.65 and later.

Risk and Exploitability

Exploit requires the attacker to supply a malicious HTML page, typically through social engineering, and the victim must open it in Chrome. Based on the description, it is inferred that the attack vector is Remote via Browser. The EPSS score is < 1%, and the vulnerability is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog. The CVSS assessment is 6.5, indicating a moderate risk level.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Upgrade Google Chrome to version 152.0.7977.65 or later.
  • Ensure Chrome is set to automatically update so future fixes are applied promptly.
  • Educate users to avoid clicking on suspicious links or executing unknown local files that could contain malicious HTML.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on August 28, 2026 at 18:44 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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Metrics ssvc

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

 ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'partial'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}
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CPEs cpe:2.3:a:google:chrome:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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Title Out‑of‑Bounds Read Allowing Remote Memory Disclosure via Crafted HTML in Chrome
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Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 6.5, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N'}

ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'total'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}
Type Values Removed Values Added
Title Out‑of‑Bounds Read Allowing Remote Memory Disclosure via Crafted HTML in Chrome
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First Time appeared Google
Google chrome
Vendors & Products Google
Google chrome
Type Values Removed Values Added
Description Out of bounds read in FileSystem in Google Chrome prior to 152.0.7977.65 allowed a remote attacker leveraging social engineering to read memory outside the sandbox via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Low)
Weaknesses CWE-125
References
Earlier changes (2)
Weaknesses

Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
Chrome
Published
Updated
Nov 3, 2026, 10:13 PM
Reserved
Aug 25, 2026, 6:11 AM

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Updated
Aug 28, 2026, 4:18 PM

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Status
Analyzed
Published
Aug 25, 2026, 9:18 PM
Modified
Aug 31, 2026, 2:57 PM

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Updated
Aug 28, 2026, 6:45 PM

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