Vulnerability Description
Use after free in UI in Google Chrome prior to 152.0.7977.65 allowed a local attacker who had compromised the renderer process to execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox via a local program. (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/520179360Permissions Required
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-79245?
CVE-2026-79245 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.7 (HIGH). Use after free in UI in Google Chrome prior to 152.0.7977.65 allowed a local attacker who had compromised the renderer process to execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox via a local program. (Chrom...
How severe is CVE-2026-79245?
CVE-2026-79245 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.7/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-79245?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Google Chrome.