CVE-2026-79232: Use after free in Aura

Published Jul 14, 2026
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Updated

Use after free in Aura in Google Chrome prior to 152.0.7977.65 allowed a remote attacker to potentially execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)

Credit

Google

Affected Software

2 affected componentsFixes available
Google Chrome<152.0.7977.65
Google Chrome<152.0.7977.64
152.0.7977.64

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 152.0.7977.64

Event History

Jul 14, 2026
CVE Published
12:00 AM
Data Sourced
12:00 AM
SeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Aug 25, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:10 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:10 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:18 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Peer vulnerabilities

Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

Which Chrome installations are affected?

Google Chrome versions prior to 152.0.7977.65 are affected. The provided data does not distinguish affected operating systems or release channels.

2

What does an attacker need to exploit this issue?

The attacker needs to induce a user to load a crafted HTML page remotely. Successful exploitation could potentially allow arbitrary code execution outside Chrome's sandbox.

3

How can I determine whether remediation is needed?

Check the installed Google Chrome version. Systems running a version earlier than 152.0.7977.65 require an update.

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