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CVE-2026-79241 Google CVE debrief

AI-assisted PatchSiren debrief based on the supplied source corpus. The CVE record was published on 2026-08-25T21:18:18.397Z and has not been modified since then. The NVD entry is currently Analyzed. This out-of-bounds read vulnerability in Google Chrome's GPU on Android, prior to version 152.0.7977.65, allows remote attackers to read memory outside the sandbox via crafted HTML pages. The Chromium security severity is rated as Medium with a CVSS score of 6.5. Users of Google Chrome on Android should apply updates to prevent potential exploitation. Evidence is based on official CVE and NVD records, with limited additional context. Defenders should verify Chrome versions, review access controls, and monitor for suspicious activity.

Vendor
Google
Product
Chrome
CVSS
MEDIUM 6.5
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 on Android, particularly those with versions prior to 152.0.7977.65, should apply the latest updates to prevent potential exploitation. IT administrators and security teams responsible for managing Chrome installations should prioritize patching to mitigate the risk of memory reads. Additionally, security teams should review access controls and monitor for suspicious activity.

Technical summary

The CVE-2026-79241 vulnerability is an out-of-bounds read issue in the GPU of Google Chrome on Android versions prior to 152.0.7977.65. This vulnerability allows a remote attacker to read memory outside the sandbox via a crafted HTML page. The Chromium security severity is rated as Medium with a CVSS score of 6.5. The issue affects Google Chrome on Android, with a focus on versions prior to 152.0.7977.65.

Defensive priority

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

Recommended defensive actions

  • Apply the latest Google Chrome update (152.0.7977.65 or later) to vulnerable installations.
  • Restrict access to untrusted websites and HTML pages.
  • Monitor for potential suspicious activity and memory access attempts.
  • 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

Official CVE Program record and NVD vulnerability detail page confirm the out-of-bounds read vulnerability in Google Chrome on Android prior to 152.0.7977.65. Limited information available on potential exploits or attacks. Defenders should verify Chrome versions, review access controls, and monitor for suspicious activity. Evidence is based on official CVE and NVD records, with limited additional context.

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2026-79241 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-79241

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

  • CVE-2026-79241 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-79241

    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.