Synopsis
A web browser installed on the remote Windows host is affected by multiple vulnerabilities.
Description
The version of Google Chrome installed on the remote Windows host is prior to 152.0.7977.82. It is, therefore, affected by multiple vulnerabilities as referenced in the 2026_09_stable-channel-update-for-desktop_01882797386 advisory.
- Out of bounds write in WebGL in Google Chrome on on Android prior to 152.0.7977.82 allowed a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High) (CVE-2026-85050)
- Use after free in Skia in Google Chrome prior to 152.0.7977.82 allowed a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code inside the sandbox via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High) (CVE-2026-85049)
- Use after free in DevTools in Google Chrome prior to 152.0.7977.82 allowed a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High) (CVE-2026-85042)
- Incomplete cleanup in Network in Google Chrome prior to 152.0.7977.82 allowed a remote attacker to bypass system access restrictions via crafted network traffic. (Chromium security severity: High) (CVE-2026-85043)
- Use of released resource in Mobile in Google Chrome on on Android prior to 152.0.7977.82 allowed a remote attacker leveraging social engineering to bypass web origin policy via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Medium) (CVE-2026-85044)
Note that Nessus has not tested for these issues but has instead relied only on the application's self-reported version number.
Solution
Upgrade to Google Chrome version 152.0.7977.82 or later.
Plugin Details
File Name: google_chrome_152_0_7977_82.nasl
Agent: windows
Configuration: Enable thorough checks (optional)
Supported Sensors: Frictionless Assessment Agent, Frictionless Assessment AWS, Frictionless Assessment Azure, Nessus Agent, Tenable Cloud Security, Tenable Self-Hosted Container Security, Nessus
Risk Information
Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
Temporal Vector: CVSS:3.0/E:F/RL:O/RC:C
Vulnerability Information
CPE: cpe:/a:google:chrome
Required KB Items: installed_sw/Google Chrome
Exploit Ease: Exploits are available
Patch Publication Date: 9/3/2026
Vulnerability Publication Date: 9/3/2026
CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability Due Dates: 9/18/2026
Reference Information
CVE: CVE-2026-85042, CVE-2026-85043, CVE-2026-85044, CVE-2026-85045, CVE-2026-85046, CVE-2026-85047, CVE-2026-85048, CVE-2026-85049, CVE-2026-85050, CVE-2026-85051, CVE-2026-85052, CVE-2026-85053