CVE-2026-79020
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CVE-2026-79020 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.1/10 on the CVSS scale. Out of bounds read in Skia in Google Chrome prior to 152.0.7977.65 allowed a remote attacker to potentially read memory inside the sandbox via a crafted media file. (Chromium security severity: Medium). EPSS estimates a 0.25% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Out of bounds read in Skia in Google Chrome prior to 152.0.7977.65 allowed a remote attacker to potentially read memory inside the sandbox via a crafted media file. (Chromium security severity: Medium)
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
Source: CNA advisory (CVE.org). NVD analysis pending.
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Chrome | >= 152.0.7977.65, < 152.0.7977.65 |
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Timeline
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- Status
- Undergoing Analysis
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