CVE-2026-82072
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Out-of-Bounds Read in Google Chrome V8

Publication date: 2026-08-28

Last updated on: 2026-08-28

Assigner: Chrome

Description
Out of bounds read in V8 in Google Chrome prior to 151.0.7922.72 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
2026-08-28
Last Modified
2026-08-28
Generated
2026-08-28
AI Q&A
2026-08-28
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-82072
EUVD
EUVD-2026-67306

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Vendor Product Version / Range
google chrome to 151.0.7922.72 (exc)

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CWE ID Description
CWE-125 The product reads data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer.

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Executive Summary

This is an out of bounds read vulnerability in V8, the JavaScript engine used by Google Chrome. It allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code within the browser's sandbox by tricking a user into visiting a specially crafted HTML page. The vulnerability exists in Chrome versions prior to 151.0.7922.72.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to run malicious code on your device through the Chrome browser. This could lead to unauthorized access to your data, installation of malware, or other malicious activities while you are browsing.

Mitigation Strategies

Update Google Chrome to version 151.0.7922.72 or later to address the out of bounds read vulnerability in V8.

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