CVE-2026-79231
published 2026-08-25CVE-2026-79231: Buffer overflow in Media 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
0.45%
37.6th percentile
Buffer overflow in Media 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: Medium)
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 ChromeOS / ChromeOS Flex: CVE-2026-79231
vendor_chrome·2026-09-08·CVSS 8.8
CVE-2026-79231 [HIGH] Stable Channel Update for ChromeOS / ChromeOS Flex: CVE-2026-79231
Stable Channel Update for ChromeOS / ChromeOS Flex
CVE-2026-79231
Chrome
Stable Channel Update for Desktop: CVE-2026-79087
vendor_chrome·2026-08-25
CVE-2026-79087 [MEDIUM] Stable Channel Update for Desktop: CVE-2026-79087
Stable Channel Update for Desktop
CVE-2026-79087: Injection in Chrome Tabs. Reported by Google on 2026-04-19 [N/A][ 504356442 ] Medium CVE-2026-79231: Buffer overflow in Media
Reported by Google on 2026-04-19 [N/A][ 504633668 ] Medium CVE-2026-78969: Uninitialized resource in Video
Severity: medium
VulDB
Google Chrome up to 151.0.7922.173 Media buffer overflow
vuldb·2026-08-26
CVE-2026-79231 [CRITICAL] Google Chrome up to 151.0.7922.173 Media buffer overflow
A vulnerability described as critical has been identified in Google Chrome. The affected element is an unknown function of the component Media. The manipulation results in buffer overflow.
This vulnerability is known as CVE-2026-79231. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available.
Upgrading the affected component is recommended.
GHSA
Buffer overflow in Media 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-2026-79231 CWE-122 Buffer overflow in Media 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.
Buffer overflow in Media 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: Medium)
No detection rules found.
No public exploits indexed.
2026-08-25
Published