Bug 2523913 (CVE-2026-79057)

Summary: CVE-2026-79057 chromium-browser: Google Chrome: Arbitrary code execution via race condition
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A flaw was found in Google Chrome on Android. A race condition in the 'Start' component could allow a local attacker to potentially execute arbitrary code outside of the application's security sandbox. This exploitation requires leveraging social engineering and a co-installed application. Successful exploitation could lead to unauthorized control over the affected system.
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Description OSIDB Bzimport 2026-08-25 20:49:02 UTC
Race condition in Start in Google Chrome on on Android prior to 152.0.7977.65 allowed a local attacker leveraging social engineering to potentially execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox via a co-installed app. (Chromium security severity: Medium)