Race Condition Vulnerability in Google Chrome Extensions

CVE-2026-79017

What is CVE-2026-79017?

A race condition exists in Extensions of Google Chrome before version 152.0.7977.65, enabling remote attackers to exploit the flaw by creating specially crafted Chrome extensions that bypass existing system access restrictions. This vulnerability highlights the importance of maintaining updated browser versions to mitigate potential security risks associated with unmanaged extensions.

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