CVE-2026-79202
published 2026-08-25CVE-2026-79202: Use after free in Chromecast in Google Chrome prior to 152.0.7977.65 allowed a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code inside the sandbox via a crafted HTML…
PriorityP353high8.8CVSS 3.1
AVNACLPRNUIRSUCHIHAH
EPSS
0.41%
33.8th percentile
Use after free in Chromecast in Google Chrome prior to 152.0.7977.65 allowed a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code inside the sandbox via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)
Affected
3 ranges
| Vendor | Product | Version range | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| chrome | < 152.0.7977.65 | 152.0.7977.65 | |
| chrome | >= 152.0.7977.65 < 152.0.7977.65 | 152.0.7977.65 | |
| chrome_desktop | — | — |
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Chrome
Stable Channel Update for Desktop: CVE-2026-79202
vendor_chrome·2026-08-25
CVE-2026-79202 [HIGH] Stable Channel Update for Desktop: CVE-2026-79202
Stable Channel Update for Desktop
CVE-2026-79202: Use after free in Chromecast. Reported by Google on 2026-06-08 [N/A][ 521502218 ] High CVE-2026-79212: Missing authorization in Passwords
Reported by Google on 2026-06-08 [N/A][ 521942358 ] High CVE-2026-79183: Use after free in Accessibility
Severity: high
VulDB
Google Chrome up to 151.0.7922.173 Chromecast use after free
vuldb·2026-08-26
CVE-2026-79202 [CRITICAL] Google Chrome up to 151.0.7922.173 Chromecast use after free
A vulnerability was found in Google Chrome and classified as critical. The affected element is an unknown function of the component Chromecast. Such manipulation leads to use after free.
This vulnerability is listed as CVE-2026-79202. The attack may be performed from remote. There is no available exploit.
It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.
GHSA
Use after free in Chromecast in Google Chrome prior to 152.0.7977.65 allowed a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code inside the sandbox via a crafted HTML page.
ghsa_unreviewed·2026-08-25
CVE-2026-79202 CWE-416 Use after free in Chromecast in Google Chrome prior to 152.0.7977.65 allowed a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code inside the sandbox via a crafted HTML page.
Use after free in Chromecast in Google Chrome prior to 152.0.7977.65 allowed a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code inside the sandbox via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)
No detection rules found.
No public exploits indexed.
2026-08-25
Published