Description
Out of bounds write 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 write in ANGLE, the graphics abstraction layer used by Google Chrome, allows a remote attacker to potentially execute arbitrary code outside the browser sandbox with a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability is classified as high severity and could compromise the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system.

Affected Systems

The flaw exists in the Chrome browser on Windows machines, affecting all releases prior to version 152.0.7977.65. Users running the stable channel of Chrome with a version number lower than the mentioned release should verify and update immediately.

Risk and Exploitability

The EPSS score is below 1% and the CVSS score is 9.6, reflecting a very low likelihood of real‑world exploitation despite a critical severity. The vulnerability is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog. An attacker would need to deliver a specially formed HTML document to the victim via a web page or malicious link; no proof of exploitation is published. The high impact together with lack of mitigations in the affected versions still indicate that the vulnerability poses a significant security risk.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on August 26, 2026 at 19:29 UTC.

Remediation

No vendor fix or workaround currently provided.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Apply the latest Chrome update (v152.0.7977.65 or newer) to patch the ANGLE out‑of‑bounds write.
  • Configure browsers or corporate browsers to restrict execution of untrusted HTML by using sandboxing features and content security policies.
  • Remain vigilant against unknown or suspicious webpages and avoid using the affected browser version in environments that handle sensitive data.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on August 26, 2026 at 19:29 UTC.

Tracking

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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 19:45:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Title Out-of-Bounds Write in ANGLE Allows Remote Code Execution via Crafted HTML 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 04:45:00 +0000

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

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 03:15:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Title Out-of-Bounds Write in ANGLE Allows Remote Code Execution via Crafted HTML on Windows

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

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description Out of bounds write 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-787
References

cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: Chrome

Published:

Updated: 2026-08-27T03:57:31.019Z

Reserved: 2026-08-25T06:07:35.008Z

Link: CVE-2026-79019

cve-icon Vulnrichment

Updated: 2026-08-26T15:21:29.194Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Analyzed

Published: 2026-08-25T21:17:57.747

Modified: 2026-08-27T04:17:12.270

Link: CVE-2026-79019

cve-icon Redhat

No data.

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-08-26T19:30:05Z

Weaknesses