CVE-2026-78915

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Race Condition in Google Chrome on Windows

Publication date: 2026-08-25

Last updated on: 2026-08-27

Assigner: Chrome

Description

Race condition in Enterprise in Google Chrome on on Windows prior to 152.0.7977.65 allowed an adjacent attacker to potentially execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox via crafted network traffic. (Chromium security severity: Low)

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Meta Information

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-2026-78915

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-362	The product contains a concurrent code sequence that requires temporary, exclusive access to a shared resource, but a timing window exists in which the shared resource can be modified by another code sequence operating concurrently.

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Executive Summary

This is a race condition vulnerability in Google Chrome's Enterprise component on Windows. It allows an attacker on the same network to potentially execute arbitrary code outside the browser's sandbox by sending specially crafted network traffic.

Detection Guidance

This CVE describes a race condition in Google Chrome on Windows that could allow code execution outside the sandbox. Detection primarily involves checking Chrome version and monitoring for suspicious activity. Verify Chrome version with 'chrome.exe --version' and ensure it is 152.0.7977.65 or later. Check for unusual network traffic patterns or processes running outside expected sandboxed environments.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this to run malicious code on your computer, bypassing Chrome's security protections. This might allow them to steal data, install malware, or take control of your system without your knowledge.

Compliance Impact

The vulnerability is a race condition in Google Chrome on Windows that could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox via crafted network traffic. This could potentially lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data, which may impact compliance with standards like GDPR or HIPAA if such data is involved.

Mitigation Strategies

Update Google Chrome to version 152.0.7977.65 or later to address the race condition vulnerability.

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