Buffer Overflow in Google Chrome V8 Engine

Publication date: 2026-08-25

Last updated on: 2026-08-25

Assigner: Chrome

Description

Buffer overflow in V8 in Google Chrome prior to 152.0.7977.65 allowed a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code inside the sandbox via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Medium)

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Published

2026-08-25

Last Modified

2026-08-25

Generated

2026-08-26

AI Q&A

2026-08-26

EPSS Evaluated

N/A

NVD

CVE-2026-78910

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
google	chrome	152.0.7977.65

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Exploitability

CWE

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CWE ID	Description
CWE-121	A stack-based buffer overflow condition is a condition where the buffer being overwritten is allocated on the stack (i.e., is a local variable or, rarely, a parameter to a function).

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Executive Summary

This is a buffer overflow vulnerability in V8, the JavaScript engine used by Google Chrome. It allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code within the Chrome sandbox by tricking a user into visiting a specially crafted HTML page.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to run malicious code on your computer, potentially stealing data, installing malware, or taking control of your system. It requires user interaction, such as visiting a compromised website.

Mitigation Strategies

Update Google Chrome to version 152.0.7977.65 or later to address the buffer overflow vulnerability in V8.

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