Vulnerability Description
Uninitialized resource in ANGLE in Google Chrome prior to 152.0.7977.65 allowed a remote attacker who had compromised the renderer process to read memory outside the sandbox via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Medium)
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
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 Notes
- https://issues.chromium.org/issues/516824665Permissions Required
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-79229?
CVE-2026-79229 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). Uninitialized resource in ANGLE in Google Chrome prior to 152.0.7977.65 allowed a remote attacker who had compromised the renderer process to read memory outside the sandbox via a crafted HTML page. (...
How severe is CVE-2026-79229?
CVE-2026-79229 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-79229?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Google Chrome.