CVE-2026-78913

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Use After Free in Chromoting in Google Chrome

Publication date: 2026-08-25

Last updated on: 2026-08-27

Assigner: Chrome

Description

Use after free in Chromoting in Google Chrome prior to 152.0.7977.65 allowed a remote attacker to potentially execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox via crafted network traffic. (Chromium security severity: Medium)

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Published

2026-08-25

Last Modified

2026-08-27

Generated

2026-09-15

AI Q&A

2026-08-26

EPSS Evaluated

2026-09-13

NVD

CVE-2026-78913

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
google	chrome	to 152.0.7977.65 (exc)

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Exploitability

CWE

KEV

CWE ID	Description
CWE-416	The product reuses or references memory after it has been freed. At some point afterward, the memory may be allocated again and saved in another pointer, while the original pointer references a location somewhere within the new allocation. Any operations using the original pointer are no longer valid because the memory "belongs" to the code that operates on the new pointer.

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Executive Summary

This is a use-after-free vulnerability in Chromoting (remote desktop functionality) in Google Chrome versions before 152.0.7977.65. It occurs when a program tries to use memory that has already been freed, potentially allowing a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code outside the browser's sandbox through specially crafted network traffic.

Detection Guidance

This vulnerability is specific to Google Chrome versions prior to 152.0.7977.65. Detection involves checking the installed Chrome version and monitoring for unusual network traffic patterns or crashes. Update Chrome to version 152.0.7977.65 or later to mitigate the issue.

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. Since it affects remote desktop functionality, attackers might target users who rely on Chrome's remote access features.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability does not directly affect compliance with GDPR, HIPAA, or other standards as it is a technical flaw in Chromoting within Google Chrome. Compliance impacts would depend on how the vulnerability is exploited in a specific environment, but no direct regulatory implications are provided in the CVE details.

Mitigation Strategies

Update Google Chrome to version 152.0.7977.65 or later to address the use after free vulnerability in Chromoting.

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