CVE-2026-79008

Received Received - Intake

Improper Input Validation in Google Chrome GPU on Android

Publication date: 2026-08-25

Last updated on: 2026-08-25

Assigner: Chrome

Description

Improper input validation in GPU in Google Chrome on on Android prior to 152.0.7977.65 allowed a remote attacker who had compromised the renderer process to potentially execute arbitrary code outside 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-2026-79008

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-20	The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is an improper input validation issue in the GPU component of Google Chrome on Android. It allows a remote attacker who has already compromised the renderer process to potentially execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox by tricking the user into visiting a specially crafted HTML page.

Detection Guidance

This vulnerability is specific to Google Chrome on Android and requires checking the installed version of Chrome. Run 'dumpsys package com.android.chrome | grep version' on Android to check the version. If it is below 152.0.7977.65, the system is vulnerable.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to run malicious code on your device, bypassing security restrictions. This could lead to unauthorized access to your data, installation of malware, or further compromise of your system.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to data breaches, which may violate compliance requirements under GDPR or HIPAA if sensitive data is exposed. Organizations using affected Chrome versions may face legal penalties or reputational damage.

Mitigation Strategies

Update Google Chrome on Android to version 152.0.7977.65 or later. This can be done via the Google Play Store. Avoid visiting untrusted websites until the update is applied.

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