Description
Buffer overflow in ANGLE in Google Chrome on on Android prior to 152.0.7977.65 allowed a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)
Published: 2026-08-25
Score: 8.8 High
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: Remote Code Execution
Action: Immediate Patch
AI Analysis

Impact

A buffer overflow occurs in the ANGLE graphics stack within Google Chrome for Android. A crafted HTML page can trigger this overflow, allowing a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code outside the browser sandbox. The vulnerability is a classic heap overflow (CWE‑122) and is rated high severity by Chromium’s own assessment.

Affected Systems

The flaw affects Android builds of Google Chrome prior to version 152.0.7977.65. Users running older builds, whether installed from the Play Store or from manufacturer firmware, remain vulnerable.

Risk and Exploitability

The vulnerability can be triggered simply by opening a malicious HTML page, meaning any site that hosts such content could be an attack vector. The CVSS score of 8.8 indicates high severity, while an EPSS score of < 1 % signals that exploitation is unlikely yet the potential impact is severe. The vulnerability is not listed as a known exploited vulnerability in CISA’s KEV catalog, but administrators should still treat it as a high‑priority risk.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on August 26, 2026 at 20:26 UTC.

Remediation

No vendor fix or workaround currently provided.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Update Google Chrome to version 152.0.7977.65 or later to receive the ANGLE overflow fix.
  • If an immediate update is not possible, block or filter access to untrusted websites at the network or device level to reduce exposure to crafted HTML pages.
  • Regularly monitor Google Chrome release notes and ensure the latest stable channel is installed on all Android devices.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on August 26, 2026 at 20:26 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

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 13:30:00 +0000

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

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 20:45:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Title Buffer Overflow in ANGLE Enables Remote Code Execution on Android Chrome

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 16:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 8.8, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H'}

ssvc

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


Wed, 26 Aug 2026 04:00:00 +0000

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

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

Type Values Removed Values Added
Title Buffer Overflow in ANGLE Enables Remote Code Execution on Android Chrome

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

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description Buffer overflow in ANGLE in Google Chrome on on Android prior to 152.0.7977.65 allowed a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)
Weaknesses CWE-122
References

cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: Chrome

Published:

Updated: 2026-08-27T03:57:24.094Z

Reserved: 2026-08-25T06:10:21.965Z

Link: CVE-2026-79142

cve-icon Vulnrichment

Updated: 2026-08-26T15:16:11.605Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Analyzed

Published: 2026-08-25T21:18:09.500

Modified: 2026-08-27T13:14:08.440

Link: CVE-2026-79142

cve-icon Redhat

No data.

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-08-26T20:30:11Z

Weaknesses
  • CWE-122

    Heap-based Buffer Overflow