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CVE-2026-79020 Google CVE debrief

AI-assisted PatchSiren debrief based on the supplied source corpus. The CVE record was published on 2026-08-25T21:17:57.857Z and has not been modified since then. The CVE-2026-79020 vulnerability is an out-of-bounds read issue in the Skia graphics library used by Google Chrome. This vulnerability could allow a remote attacker to potentially read memory inside the sandbox via a crafted media file. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 8.1 and is classified as HIGH severity. Google Chrome versions prior to 152.0.7977.65 are affected. Limited information available on affected scope and vendor remediation. Google Chrome users should verify their installations and apply patches according to vendor guidance. Security teams should monitor for potential exploitation attempts and review compensating controls for exposed systems. The CVE Program record and NVD vulnerability detail page confirm the out-of-bounds read vulnerability in Skia.

Vendor
Google
Product
Chrome
CVSS
HIGH 8.1
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

Google Chrome users and administrators, as well as security teams responsible for monitoring and patching Google Chrome installations, should be aware of this vulnerability and take immediate action to apply the patch. Additionally, operators of Chrome-based applications and platforms may need to assess their exposure and apply mitigations accordingly. Vulnerability management and security teams should prioritize patching and review their detection and response capabilities for this type of vulnerability.

Technical summary

The CVE-2026-79020 vulnerability is an out-of-bounds read issue in the Skia graphics library used by Google Chrome. This vulnerability could allow a remote attacker to potentially read memory inside the sandbox via a crafted media file. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 8.1 and is classified as HIGH severity. Google Chrome versions prior to 152.0.7977.65 are affected.

Defensive priority

Medium severity vulnerability in Google Chrome, requiring immediate attention to prevent potential memory reads.

Recommended defensive actions

  • Apply the vendor-provided patch to update Google Chrome to version 152.0.7977.65 or later.
  • Inventory and verify all Google Chrome installations to ensure compliance with the patched version.
  • Monitor Google Chrome installations for any potential exploitation attempts.

Evidence notes

The CVE-2026-79020 vulnerability is an out-of-bounds read issue in the Skia graphics library used by Google Chrome. Official CVE Program record and NVD vulnerability detail page confirm the out-of-bounds read vulnerability in Skia, with a CVSS score of 8.1 and HIGH severity. Limited information available on affected scope and vendor remediation. Google Chrome users should verify their installations and apply patches according to vendor guidance. Security teams should monitor for potential exploitation attempts and review compensating controls for exposed systems.

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2026-79020 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-79020

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

  • CVE-2026-79020 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-79020

    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.