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CVE-2026-79007 Google CVE debrief

CVE-2026-79007 is an uninitialized resource vulnerability in Google Chrome's GPU, which could allow a remote attacker who has compromised the renderer process to potentially read memory outside the sandbox via a crafted HTML page. The CVE record was published on 2026-08-25T21:17:56.423Z and has not been modified since then. This issue has a CVSS score of 3.1, indicating a low severity. Defenders should be aware of the potential impact on Google Chrome installations, particularly in environments where renderer process compromise is a concern.

Vendor
Google
Product
Chrome
CVSS
LOW 3.1
CISA KEV
Not listed in stored evidence
Original CVE published
2026-08-25
Original CVE updated
2026-08-31
Advisory published
2026-08-25
Advisory updated
2026-08-31

Who should care

Defenders responsible for managing Google Chrome installations, particularly in environments where renderer process compromise is a concern, should prioritize updating to the latest version. This includes operators, platform administrators, vulnerability management teams, and security teams who need to ensure the security of Google Chrome deployments.

Technical summary

CVE-2026-79007 is an uninitialized resource vulnerability in Google Chrome's GPU. Prior to version 152.0.7977.65, this issue could allow a remote attacker who has compromised the renderer process to potentially read memory outside the sandbox via a crafted HTML page. The CVSS score for this vulnerability is 3.1, indicating a low severity. This vulnerability affects Google Chrome installations, particularly in environments where renderer process compromise is a concern.

Defensive priority

Defenders should prioritize updating Google Chrome to version 152.0.7977.65 or later to address the uninitialized resource vulnerability.

Recommended defensive actions

  • Update Google Chrome to version 152.0.7977.65 or later
  • Monitor for suspicious HTML page activity
  • Enforce sandboxing for renderer processes
  • Review compensating controls for exposed systems while remediation is scheduled and verified
  • Check relevant monitoring, detection, and logs for exposed assets that need extra review

Evidence notes

The CVE-2026-79007 record indicates an uninitialized resource in Google Chrome's GPU prior to version 152.0.7977.65. This issue, with a CVSS score of 3.1, could allow a remote attacker who has compromised the renderer process to potentially read memory outside the sandbox via a crafted HTML page.

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2026-79007 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-79007

    CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.

  • CVE-2026-79007 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-79007

    NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.

Supplemental references

Methodology and review provenance

AI-assisted synthesis based on stored public vulnerability evidence. System validation, approval state, and publication status do not by themselves establish human review of this revision. PatchSiren helps prioritize defensive review and does not prove exposure or remediation on any system.