Description
Integer overflow in ANGLE in Google Chrome prior to 148.0.7778.96 allowed a remote attacker to leak cross-origin data via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Medium)
Published: 2026-05-06
Score: 4.3 Medium
EPSS: n/a
KEV: No
Impact: n/a
Action: n/a
AI Analysis

Impact

An integer overflow in ANGLE, the graphics abstraction layer used by Google Chrome, can be triggered on a crafted HTML page. The flaw allows an attacker to read data from a different origin, effectively leaking information that should be isolated by the browser's same‑origin policy. The vulnerability is classified as medium severity by Chromium's internal metrics, indicating a noticeable impact but not an immediate catastrophic failure.

Affected Systems

Google Chrome versions prior to 148.0.7778.96 are vulnerable. The issue affects all desktop installations of Chrome that have not yet been updated to this version or newer.

Risk and Exploitability

Because the flaw is triggered via a specially crafted web page, any web browser user could be targeted. The exact likelihood of exploitation is not quantified by an EPSS score and the vulnerability is not listed in CISA's KEV catalog, suggesting moderate exposure risk. The attack vector is inferred to be remote, requiring the victim to load malicious content from an attacker-controlled site. Exploitation would lead to unauthorized disclosure of cross‑origin data but does not necessarily provide code execution or privilege escalation. The CVSS score for this vulnerability is 4.3, reflecting its medium severity.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on May 7, 2026 at 00:40 UTC.

Remediation

No vendor fix or workaround currently provided.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Update Google Chrome to version 148.0.7778.96 or newer, which removes the ANGLE integer overflow flaw.
  • If an immediate update is not possible, launch Chrome with the --disable-angle flag or disable hardware acceleration through Chrome flags to avoid triggering the vulnerable ANGLE code.
  • Enable automatic browser updates and monitor Google’s security release notes to ensure future patches are applied promptly.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on May 7, 2026 at 00:40 UTC.

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History

Thu, 07 May 2026 01:00:00 +0000

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Title Integer Overflow in ANGLE Permits Cross‑Origin Data Leakage

Wed, 06 May 2026 23:45:00 +0000

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First Time appeared Apple
Apple macos
Linux
Linux linux Kernel
Microsoft
Microsoft windows
CPEs cpe:2.3:a:google:chrome:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:macos:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Vendors & Products Apple
Apple macos
Linux
Linux linux Kernel
Microsoft
Microsoft windows

Wed, 06 May 2026 23:15:00 +0000

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Metrics ssvc

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


Wed, 06 May 2026 22:30:00 +0000

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Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 4.3, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N'}


Wed, 06 May 2026 20:45:00 +0000

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First Time appeared Google
Google chrome
Vendors & Products Google
Google chrome

Wed, 06 May 2026 20:00:00 +0000

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Title Integer Overflow in ANGLE Permits Cross‑Origin Data Leakage

Wed, 06 May 2026 18:30:00 +0000

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Description Integer overflow in ANGLE in Google Chrome prior to 148.0.7778.96 allowed a remote attacker to leak cross-origin data via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Medium)
Weaknesses CWE-472
References

cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: Chrome

Published:

Updated: 2026-05-06T21:57:55.178Z

Reserved: 2026-05-05T22:59:15.848Z

Link: CVE-2026-7942

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Updated: 2026-05-06T19:44:04.321Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Analyzed

Published: 2026-05-06T19:16:42.530

Modified: 2026-05-06T23:33:07.083

Link: CVE-2026-7942

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Updated: 2026-05-07T00:45:16Z

Weaknesses