CVE-2026-76043

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Incorrect Calculation in V8 Engine in Google Chrome

Publication date: 2026-08-18

Last updated on: 2026-08-21

Assigner: Chrome

Description

Incorrect calculation in V8 in Google Chrome prior to 151.0.7922.169 allowed a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code inside the sandbox via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)

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Published

2026-08-18

Last Modified

2026-08-21

Generated

2026-09-09

AI Q&A

2026-08-19

EPSS Evaluated

2026-09-07

NVD

CVE-2026-76043

EUVD

EUVD-2026-61233

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
google	chrome	to 151.0.7922.169 (exc)

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Exploitability

CWE

KEV

CWE ID	Description
CWE-682	The product performs a calculation that generates incorrect or unintended results that are later used in security-critical decisions or resource management.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability involves an incorrect calculation in V8, the JavaScript engine used by Google Chrome. 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 issue was present in Chrome versions before 151.0.7922.169.

Detection Guidance

This vulnerability is specific to Google Chrome versions prior to 151.0.7922.169. To detect it, check your Chrome version by running chrome://version/ in the browser address bar. If your version is below 151.0.7922.169, the system is vulnerable.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to run malicious code on your device through the Chrome browser. This could lead to unauthorized access to your data, installation of malware, or further compromise of your system while staying within the browser's sandbox.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code inside the sandbox via crafted HTML pages, which could lead to unauthorized data access or manipulation. This may violate GDPR's integrity and confidentiality requirements and HIPAA's safeguards for protected health information if exploited.

Mitigation Strategies

Update Google Chrome to version 151.0.7922.169 or later to address the vulnerability. Disable JavaScript if not required or use a browser with sandboxing protections until patched.

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