Description
Out of bounds write in ANGLE in Google Chrome prior to 151.0.7922.72 allowed a remote attacker to potentially perform a sandbox escape via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)
Published: 2026-07-30
Score: 9.6 Critical
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: n/a
Action: n/a
AI Analysis

Impact

This vulnerability is an out‑of‑bounds write in the ANGLE graphics stack used by Google Chrome. The flaw, identified as CWE‑787, can let an attacker trigger a sandbox escape by loading a specially crafted HTML page, potentially allowing execution of code outside the browser’s sandbox. If exploited, the attacker could run arbitrary code on the victim’s system with the privileges of the browser process.

Affected Systems

The issue affects all installations of Google Chrome with versions earlier than 151.0.7922.72. Systems that have not applied updates to at least that release are vulnerable. Based on the description, it is inferred that the affected releases are likely distributed in the stable channel for desktop, though this specific channel is not explicitly mentioned in the source data.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS score of 9.6 indicates a critical severity, while the EPSS score of <1% suggests exploit attempts are currently rare. The vulnerability is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog. Exploitation requires a crafted HTML payload delivered to an unsuspecting user, making the attack vector remote via web content. Even without an active exploit, the high severity warrants prompt remediation.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on August 4, 2026 at 12:14 UTC.

Remediation

No vendor fix or workaround currently provided.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Apply the published Chrome update (151.0.7922.72 or newer) to eliminate the flaw.
  • Enable automatic browser updates to receive future security patches.
  • Restrict or block untrusted web content, such as disabling risky HTML features or applying content‑security policies, until the update is applied.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on August 4, 2026 at 12:14 UTC.

Tracking

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Advisories
Source ID Title
Debian DLA Debian DLA DLA-4710-1 chromium security update
Debian DSA Debian DSA DSA-6408-1 chromium security update
History

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 00:15:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Title chromium-browser: chromium-browser: Out of bounds write in ANGLE
References
Metrics threat_severity

None

threat_severity

Important


Thu, 30 Jul 2026 19:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
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'}


Thu, 30 Jul 2026 09:15:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Google
Google chrome
Vendors & Products Google
Google chrome

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 01:00:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description Out of bounds write in ANGLE in Google Chrome prior to 151.0.7922.72 allowed a remote attacker to potentially perform a sandbox escape via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)
Weaknesses CWE-787
References

cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: Chrome

Published:

Updated: 2026-07-30T18:53:33.549Z

Reserved: 2026-07-27T23:34:30.725Z

Link: CVE-2026-17721

cve-icon Vulnrichment

Updated: 2026-07-30T18:52:39.122Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Analyzed

Published: 2026-07-30T01:16:34.690

Modified: 2026-08-03T17:45:46.670

Link: CVE-2026-17721

cve-icon Redhat

Severity : Important

Publid Date: 2026-07-30T00:19:03Z

Links: CVE-2026-17721 - Bugzilla

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-08-04T12:15:03Z

Weaknesses