CVE-2026-79211
Description
A flaw was found in Google Chrome's USB component. This incorrect authorization vulnerability allows a remote attacker, through social engineering, to bypass system access restrictions by tricking a user into visiting a specially crafted HTML page.
Statement
Red Hat Product Security has determined that this vulnerability does not affect any currently supported Red Hat product. This assessment may evolve based on further analysis and discovery. For more information about this vulnerability and the products it affects, please see the linked references.
Understanding the Weakness (CWE)
Access Control
Technical Impact: Bypass Protection Mechanism
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