CVE-2026-76029
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Memory Corruption in Google Chrome Allows Code Execution

Publication date: 2026-10-30

Last updated on: 2026-10-30

Assigner: Chrome

Description
Memory corruption in Network in Google Chrome prior to 156.0.8078.79 allowed a remote attacker to potentially execute arbitrary code inside the sandbox via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)

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Published
2026-10-30
Last Modified
2026-10-30
Generated
2026-10-30
AI Q&A
2026-10-30
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-76029
EUVD
EUVD-2026-113426

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Vendor Product Version / Range
Google Chrome 156.0.8078.79

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CWE ID Description
CWE-119 The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it reads from or writes to a memory location outside the buffer's intended boundary. This may result in read or write operations on unexpected memory locations that could be linked to other variables, data structures, or internal program data.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is a memory corruption issue in Google Chrome's Network component. It allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code within the browser's sandbox by tricking a user into visiting a specially crafted HTML page. The sandbox is designed to limit damage, but this flaw bypasses those protections.

Detection Guidance

Detection requires checking the installed version of Google Chrome. Compare the version against 156.0.8078.79. If your version is older, the system is vulnerable. Use commands like 'google-chrome --version' or check via package manager (e.g., 'apt list --installed | grep chrome' on Debian/Ubuntu).

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this vulnerability could let an attacker run malicious code on your device through a malicious website. This could lead to unauthorized access to data, installation of malware, or further attacks on your system, even though it's contained within Chrome's sandbox.

Mitigation Strategies

Update Google Chrome to version 156.0.8078.79 or later immediately. Disable automatic updates temporarily if needed, but prioritize patching. Avoid visiting untrusted websites until updated.

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