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CVE-2026-79012

CRITICAL · CVSS 9.6 EPSS 0.57%

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS · Published 2026-08-25 · Last synced 2026-08-27

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A use-after-free vulnerability in the Safebrowsing feature of Google Chrome on Mac prior to version 152.0.7977.65 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code outside the browser's sandbox by leveraging social engineering techniques through a specially crafted HTML page. This poses a critical risk to users, particularly those in environments where web browsing is prevalent and security is paramount. Organizations and individuals using affected versions of Chrome should prioritize updating to mitigate potential exploitation.

CVE
CVE-2026-79012
Severity
CRITICAL
CVSS
9.6
EPSS
0.57%
Chrome

Original NVD Description

Use after free in Safebrowsing in Google Chrome on on Mac prior to 152.0.7977.65 allowed a remote attacker leveraging social engineering to execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Critical)

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