CVE-2026-79148

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Off-by-One Error in Google Chrome DevTools

Publication date: 2026-08-25

Last updated on: 2026-08-31

Assigner: Chrome

Description

Off-by-one error in DevTools in Google Chrome prior to 152.0.7977.65 allowed a remote attacker leveraging social engineering to potentially read memory inside the sandbox via a crafted Chrome extension. (Chromium security severity: Low)

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Published

2026-08-25

Last Modified

2026-08-31

Generated

2026-09-15

AI Q&A

2026-08-26

EPSS Evaluated

2026-09-13

NVD

CVE-2026-79148

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-193	A product calculates or uses an incorrect maximum or minimum value that is 1 more, or 1 less, than the correct value.

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Executive Summary

This is an off-by-one error in Google Chrome's DevTools that could allow a remote attacker to read memory inside the sandbox. The vulnerability is triggered by a crafted Chrome extension and requires social engineering to exploit.

Detection Guidance

This vulnerability is specific to Google Chrome versions prior to 152.0.7977.65 and involves an off-by-one error in DevTools. Detection should focus on checking installed Chrome versions and reviewing extensions for potential malicious activity.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to access sensitive memory data within the Chrome sandbox. This might lead to exposure of personal or confidential information stored in memory.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability involves an off-by-one error in DevTools allowing potential memory read inside the sandbox via a crafted Chrome extension. It may impact compliance with GDPR by risking unauthorized access to personal data if exploited, and with HIPAA by potentially exposing protected health information if memory contains such data.

Mitigation Strategies

Update Google Chrome to version 152.0.7977.65 or later to address the off-by-one error in DevTools.

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