Input validation error in Google Chromium - CVE-2026-79139
Published: August 26, 2026
Vulnerability identifier: #VU145640
CSH Severity: Medium
CVSS v4: 6.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: CVE-2026-79139
CWE-ID: CWE-20
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerability details
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to cause a denial of service.
The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation in Media when processing crafted media content. A remote attacker can trick the victim into processing crafted media content to cause a denial of service.
User interaction is required to process the crafted media content.
Affected software
Google Chromium
Google Chrome
Google Chrome
How to mitigate CVE-2026-79139
Install security update from vendor's website.
Google Chromium - update to 152.0.7977.64
Google Chrome - addressed in versions 151.0.7922.175, 152.0.7977.64
Google Chrome - addressed in versions 151.0.7922.175, 152.0.7977.64