Description
Integer overflow in Chromium in Google Chrome prior to 152.0.7977.65 allowed a remote attacker to read memory inside the sandbox via a crafted file. (Chromium security severity: Low)
Published: 2026-08-25
Score: 8.8 High
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: Remote Memory Disclosure
Action: Patch Now
AI Analysis

Impact

An integer overflow in the Chromium engine allows a remote attacker to read portions of memory inside the browser sandbox by delivering a specially crafted file. The flaw does not grant arbitrary code execution; it merely provides a data disclosure that could be leveraged to further compromise a victim. The weakness is identified as a classic integer overflow (CWE‑190).

Affected Systems

Version numbers earlier than 152.0.7977.65 of the Google Chrome web browser on any operating system are susceptible. The fix was released in the stable channel update referenced in the provided documentation, and all subsequent releases thereafter contain the patch.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS score is 8.8, indicating high severity, while the EPSS score is below 1%, reflecting a very low probability of exploitation. Because the vulnerability requires the user to open a malicious file with Chrome still running, it is considered a user‑interaction remote attack vector. The flaw is not present in the CISA KEV catalog. Although exploitation likelihood is low, the high severity and potential for data leakage make patching imperative.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on August 26, 2026 at 23:30 UTC.

Remediation

No vendor fix or workaround currently provided.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Upgrade Google Chrome to version 152.0.7977.65 or newer on all affected machines.
  • Avoid opening or executing files from untrusted or unknown sources with Chrome until the update is applied.
  • Enable automatic updates so that future security patches are installed without manual intervention.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on August 26, 2026 at 23:30 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

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 17:45:00 +0000

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

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0000

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Title Integer Overflow in Chromium Enables Remote Memory Disclosure via Crafted File

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 20:30:00 +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'}


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

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

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Title Integer Overflow in Chromium Enables Remote Memory Disclosure via Crafted File

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

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Description Integer overflow in Chromium in Google Chrome prior to 152.0.7977.65 allowed a remote attacker to read memory inside the sandbox via a crafted file. (Chromium security severity: Low)
Weaknesses CWE-190
References

cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: Chrome

Published:

Updated: 2026-08-26T19:11:47.610Z

Reserved: 2026-08-25T06:11:58.422Z

Link: CVE-2026-79223

cve-icon Vulnrichment

Updated: 2026-08-26T19:11:41.493Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Analyzed

Published: 2026-08-25T21:18:16.417

Modified: 2026-08-28T17:30:08.683

Link: CVE-2026-79223

cve-icon Redhat

No data.

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-08-26T23:45:03Z

Weaknesses
  • CWE-190

    Integer Overflow or Wraparound