Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
A memory-safety flaw in Chrome for Android could let an attacker run code outside Chrome’s sandbox after a user opens a malicious HTML page. The issue affects versions before 152.0.7977.65 and is rated critical because successful exploitation could compromise data, applications, and device availability.
Executive priority
Treat as an urgent browser-patching issue. Prioritize internet-facing user devices and fleets with delayed mobile updates. The combination of low attack complexity, sandbox escape, and potential arbitrary code execution warrants accelerated remediation despite no confirmed active exploitation in the supplied sources.
Technical view
CVE-2026-79282 is a use-after-free vulnerability in ANGLE, classified as CWE-416. A remote, unauthenticated attacker can target Chrome for Android with crafted HTML. User interaction is required, but exploitation can escape the browser sandbox and execute arbitrary code. The supplied CVSS 3.1 score is 9.6.
Likely exposure
Android devices running Google Chrome earlier than 152.0.7977.65 are potentially exposed, particularly where users browse untrusted links or websites. The supplied evidence does not identify other affected products or platforms.
Exploitation context
The attack is remotely deliverable through crafted HTML and requires a user to open malicious content. The bundle reports no CISA KEV listing, and the cited information does not establish active exploitation or public exploit availability.
Researcher notes
The record identifies ANGLE use-after-free behavior but provides no public root-cause detail, exploit primitive, or patch analysis. The supplied release reference is labeled as a desktop update, while the CVE description specifies Android; validate platform and release details against current vendor guidance. Do not treat the listed threshold as affecting desktop without supporting evidence.
Mitigation direction
- Update Chrome for Android to version 152.0.7977.65 or later.
- Confirm managed Android devices receive and enforce current Chrome updates.
- Until updated, reduce exposure to untrusted links and websites.
- Review Google and Chromium guidance for any additional mitigations or revised affected-version information.
Validation and detection
- Inventory Chrome versions across managed Android devices.
- Flag every Android installation earlier than 152.0.7977.65.
- Verify the updated browser version after deployment or automatic updating.
- Confirm update policies prevent users or devices from remaining on vulnerable releases.
Public sources used
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- Critical
- CVSS
- 9.6 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H2.86CISA-ADPVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
9.6CriticalVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
Vulnerability timeline
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/08/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0256176589.htmlCVE reference, Chrome
- https://issues.chromium.org/issues/496807874CVE reference, Chrome
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Use After Free
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