Vulnerability Description
Out of bounds read in Skia in Google Chrome prior to 152.0.7977.65 allowed a remote attacker to potentially read memory inside the sandbox via a crafted media file. (Chromium security severity: Medium)
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Chrome | < 152.0.7977.65 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/08/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://issues.chromium.org/issues/514017820Permissions Required
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-79020?
CVE-2026-79020 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.1 (HIGH). Out of bounds read in Skia in Google Chrome prior to 152.0.7977.65 allowed a remote attacker to potentially read memory inside the sandbox via a crafted media file. (Chromium security severity: Medium...
How severe is CVE-2026-79020?
CVE-2026-79020 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-79020?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Google Chrome.