Description
Out of bounds read in ANGLE in Google Chrome on on Windows prior to 152.0.7977.65 allowed a remote attacker to potentially execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)
Published: 2026-08-25
Score: 9.6 Critical
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: Remote Code Execution
Action: Immediate Patch
AI Analysis

Impact

An out‑of‑bounds read occurs in the ANGLE graphics layer of Google Chrome on Windows versions earlier than 152.0.7977.65. This flaw enables a malicious web page to access memory outside the intended bounds, which can lead to arbitrary code execution beyond the browser sandbox. The vulnerability is identified as CWE‑125 and is rated high severity by the Chromium security team.

Affected Systems

The affected vendor is Google with the Chrome browser on Windows platforms. Any installation of Chrome prior to version 152.0.7977.65 is vulnerable; later releases include the remediation.

Risk and Exploitability

The vulnerability can be exploited via a crafted HTML page, implying a remote attack vector that can compromise any user who visits such a page. The CVSS score of 9.6 reflects a high likelihood of successful exploitation and severe impact. While the EPSS score is less than 1%, the high CVSS and the potential to escape the sandbox suggest non‑negligible risk. The vulnerability is not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog, but the absence of a patch availability indicator is a warning to prioritize updates.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on August 26, 2026 at 19:35 UTC.

Remediation

No vendor fix or workaround currently provided.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Update Chrome to version 152.0.7977.65 or later, which contains the ANGLE fix.
  • Enable automatic updates to receive future security patches promptly.
  • If possible, disable ANGLE or use system graphics drivers instead, though this may affect performance or compatibility.
  • Verify that the Chrome sandbox remains enabled to limit damage from any residual vulnerabilities.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on August 26, 2026 at 19:35 UTC.

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Advisories
Source ID Title
Debian DLA Debian DLA DLA-4771-1 chromium security update
Debian DSA Debian DSA DSA-6482-1 chromium security update
History

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 20:00:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Title Out of Bounds Read in ANGLE Allows Remote Code Execution on Windows

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 19:15:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Microsoft
Microsoft windows
CPEs cpe:2.3:a:google:chrome:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Vendors & Products Microsoft
Microsoft windows

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 16:30:00 +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'}

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 05:15:00 +0000

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

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 03:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Title Out of Bounds Read in ANGLE Allows Remote Code Execution on Windows

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 20:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description Out of bounds read in ANGLE in Google Chrome on on Windows prior to 152.0.7977.65 allowed a remote attacker to potentially execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)
Weaknesses CWE-125
References

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cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: Chrome

Published:

Updated: 2026-08-27T03:57:29.903Z

Reserved: 2026-08-25T06:07:00.808Z

Link: CVE-2026-78989

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Updated: 2026-08-26T15:20:17.224Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Analyzed

Published: 2026-08-25T21:17:55.200

Modified: 2026-08-27T04:17:10.333

Link: CVE-2026-78989

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No data.

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Updated: 2026-08-26T19:45:07Z

Weaknesses