Description
Out of bounds read and write in ANGLE in Google Chrome on Android prior to 150.0.7871.182 allowed a remote attacker to potentially perform a sandbox escape via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)
Published: 2026-07-21
Score: 9.6 Critical
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: n/a
Action: n/a
AI Analysis

Impact

The vulnerability is an out‑of‑bounds read and write in ANGLE, a graphics abstraction layer used by Chrome on Android. It allows a remote attacker, via a crafted HTML page, to potentially escape the browser sandbox, gaining unauthorized access to system resources and compromising data confidentiality and integrity. This flaw maps to buffer overflow weaknesses where memory bounds are not properly enforced, allowing manipulation of memory beyond intended limits.

Affected Systems

The flaw affects Google Chrome for Android versions earlier than 150.0..0.7871.182 build of Chrome is vulnerable.

Risk and Exploitability

The EPSS score of less than 1% suggests exploitation is currently rare, but the lack of a known KEV listing does not eliminate risk. The CVSS score of 9.6 reflects a critical severity, emphasizing the seriousness of this vulnerability. The attack vector is inferred to be remote, as a malicious access when rendered by the browser. Once the vulnerability is triggered, sandbox escape is possible, compromising the device. The vulnerability is rated high by Chromium. Continuous monitoring and timely patching are advised.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on August 4, 2026 at 00:24 UTC.

Remediation

No vendor fix or workaround currently provided.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Upgrade Chrome to version 150.0.7871.182 or later
  • Configure the Android device to automatically install Chrome updates
  • If immediate update is unavailable, consider uninstalling or disabling Chrome to prevent exploitation

Generated by OpenCVE AI on August 4, 2026 at 00:24 UTC.

Tracking

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Advisories
Source ID Title
Debian DLA Debian DLA DLA-4701-1 chromium security update
Debian DSA Debian DSA DSA-6396-1 chromium security update
History

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 00:45:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Title Out‑of‑Bounds Browser Sandbox Escape in Chrome for Android

Sat, 01 Aug 2026 04:15:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Title Out‑of‑Bounds Browser Sandbox Escape in Chrome for Android
Weaknesses CWE-119

Sun, 26 Jul 2026 05:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Title ANGLE Out‑of‑Bounds Read/Write Enabling Potential Sandbox Escape in Chrome on Android

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 18:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Title ANGLE Out‑of‑Bounds Read/Write Enabling Potential Sandbox Escape in Chrome on Android
Weaknesses CWE-119
CWE-125
CWE-787
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 9.6, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H'}

ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'total'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}


Wed, 22 Jul 2026 05:30:00 +0000

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First Time appeared Google
Google chrome
Vendors & Products Google
Google chrome

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 22:30:00 +0000

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Description Out of bounds read and write in ANGLE in Google Chrome on Android prior to 150.0.7871.182 allowed a remote attacker to potentially perform a sandbox escape via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)
References

cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: Chrome

Published:

Updated: 2026-07-24T12:45:46.928Z

Reserved: 2026-07-20T22:23:06.287Z

Link: CVE-2026-16419

cve-icon Vulnrichment

Updated: 2026-07-24T12:45:25.841Z

cve-icon NVD

No data.

cve-icon Redhat

No data.

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-08-04T00:30:18Z

Weaknesses