CVE-2026-79189

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Published Aug 25, 2026 CVSS 3.1 · 9.6 Critical EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
Out of bounds write in ANGLE in Google Chrome 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)

Analysis

AI-generated

Technical impact

The vulnerability is an out‑of‑bounds write inside ANGLE, the graphics abstraction layer used by Chrome. A carefully crafted HTML page can push data beyond the intended buffer bounds, potentially allowing a remote attacker to execute code outside the browser sandbox. The attack could result in full system compromise if the sandbox is bypassed.

Affected Systems

Affected systems are Google Chrome desktop users running any version prior to 152.0.7977.65. This includes the stable channel releases available as of August 2026. The issue is disclosed by Google and referenced in the Chrome release notes and Chromium issue tracker.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS score of 9.6 indicates a critical severity. The EPSS score of <1% indicates a very low exploitation probability, but the lack of a CISA KEV listing does not reduce the risks: remote code execution through a crafted web page remains a serious threat. The expected attack vector is a malicious web page served to a user; the attacker must only get the user to load the page. Immediate patches are recommended due to this remote execution potential.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Upgrade Google Chrome to version 152.0.7977.65 or later, which contains the ANGLE out‑of‑bounds write fix.
  • If an update cannot be applied immediately, disable or restrict untrusted extensions and enforce Chrome’s sandboxed process model by ensuring the sandbox feature is turned on.
  • Monitor browser and system logs for evidence of sandbox escapes or anomalous executions, and maintain up‑to‑date antivirus definitions.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on August 26, 2026 at 19:25 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
Debian DSA Debian DSA DSA-6534-1 webkit2gtk security update
History
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CPEs cpe:2.3:a:google:chrome:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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Title Out of Bounds Write in ANGLE Allows Arbitrary Code Execution via Crafted HTML Page
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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'}
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First Time appeared Google
Google chrome
Vendors & Products Google
Google chrome
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Title Out of Bounds Write in ANGLE Allows Arbitrary Code Execution via Crafted HTML Page
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Description Out of bounds write in ANGLE in Google Chrome 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
Earlier changes (1)
Weaknesses

Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
Chrome
Published
Updated
Aug 27, 2026, 3:57 AM
Reserved
Aug 25, 2026, 6:11 AM

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Updated
Aug 26, 2026, 3:24 PM

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Status
Analyzed
Published
Aug 25, 2026, 9:18 PM
Modified
Aug 27, 2026, 4:17 AM

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Updated
Aug 26, 2026, 7:30 PM

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