Google Chrome up to 151.0.7922.173 Printing input validation

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6.0$5k-$25k0.00

Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Google Chrome. This affects an unknown function of the component Printing. The manipulation results in input validation. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2026-79109. The attack can be launched remotely. No exploit exists.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Chrome. It has been classified as critical. Affected is some unknown functionality of the component Printing. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a input validation vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-20. The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Improper input validation in Printing in Google Chrome prior to 152.0.7977.65 allowed a remote attacker who had compromised the renderer process to potentially execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Medium)

The advisory is available at chromereleases.googleblog.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2026-79109 since 08/25/2026. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. The structure of the vulnerability defines a possible price range of USD $5k-$25k at the moment (estimation calculated on 08/26/2026).

Upgrading to version 152.0.7977.65 eliminates this vulnerability.

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.0

VulDB Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.0
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Input validation
CWE: CWE-20
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔒
Status: Not defined
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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Chrome 152.0.7977.65

Timelineinfo

08/25/2026 CVE reserved
08/25/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
08/26/2026 +0 days Advisory disclosed
08/26/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com
Product: google.com

Advisory: chromereleases.googleblog.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-79109 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-79109
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-395502

Entryinfo

Created: 08/26/2026 01:55
Changes: 08/26/2026 01:55 (56)
Complete: 🔍
Cache ID: 216::103

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