CVE-2026-79188
published 2026-08-25CVE-2026-79188: 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…
PriorityP355critical9.6CVSS 3.1
AVNACLPRNUIRSCCHIHAH
EPSS
0.48%
40.6th percentile
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)
Affected
4 ranges
| Vendor | Product | Version range | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| chrome | < 152.0.7977.65 | 152.0.7977.65 | |
| chrome | >= 152.0.7977.65 < 152.0.7977.65 | 152.0.7977.65 | |
| chrome_desktop | — | — | |
| webkitgtk | webkitgtk | — | — |
CVSS provenance
nvdv3.19.6CRITICALCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
vendor_redhat9.6CRITICAL
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Chrome
Stable Channel Update for ChromeOS / ChromeOS Flex: CVE-2026-79188
vendor_chrome·2026-09-08·CVSS 9.6
CVE-2026-79188 [CRITICAL] Stable Channel Update for ChromeOS / ChromeOS Flex: CVE-2026-79188
Stable Channel Update for ChromeOS / ChromeOS Flex
CVE-2026-79188
Chrome
Stable Channel Update for Desktop: CVE-2026-78900
vendor_chrome·2026-08-25
CVE-2026-78900 [HIGH] Stable Channel Update for Desktop: CVE-2026-78900
Stable Channel Update for Desktop
CVE-2026-78900: Improper input validation in Media. Reported by Google on 2026-07-19 [N/A][ 536444272 ] High CVE-2026-79188: Out of bounds write in ANGLE
Reported by Google on 2026-07-19 [N/A][ 536505721 ] High CVE-2026-79189: Out of bounds write in ANGLE
Severity: high
Red Hat
chromium-browser: angle: Chromium ANGLE: Arbitrary code execution via crafted HTML page
vendor_redhat·2026-08-25·CVSS 9.6
CVE-2026-79188 [CRITICAL] CWE-787 chromium-browser: angle: Chromium ANGLE: Arbitrary code execution via crafted HTML page
chromium-browser: angle: Chromium ANGLE: Arbitrary code execution via crafted HTML page
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)
A flaw was found in the ANGLE component of Google Chrome. A remote attacker could exploit an out-of-bounds write vulnerability by enticing a user to visit a specially crafted HTML page. This could potentially allow the attacker to execute arbitrary code outside of the browser's security sandbox.
Package: webkitgtk (Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6) - Out of support scope
Package: webkitgtk3 (Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7) - Not affected
Package: webkitgtk4 (Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7) - Affected
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VulDB
Google Chrome up to 151.0.7922.173 ANGLE out-of-bounds write
vuldb·2026-08-26
CVE-2026-79188 [CRITICAL] Google Chrome up to 151.0.7922.173 ANGLE out-of-bounds write
A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Google Chrome. Affected is an unknown function of the component ANGLE. Such manipulation leads to out-of-bounds write.
This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2026-79188. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available.
Upgrading the affected component is advised.
GHSA
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.
ghsa_unreviewed·2026-08-25
CVE-2026-79188 CWE-787 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.
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)
No detection rules found.
No public exploits indexed.
Bugzilla
CVE-2026-79188 webkitgtk: Chromium ANGLE: Arbitrary code execution via crafted HTML page [epel-all]
bugzilla·2026-09-24·CVSS 9.6
CVE-2026-79188 [CRITICAL] CVE-2026-79188 webkitgtk: Chromium ANGLE: Arbitrary code execution via crafted HTML page [epel-all]
CVE-2026-79188 webkitgtk: Chromium ANGLE: Arbitrary code execution via crafted HTML page [epel-all]
Disclaimer: Community trackers are created by Red Hat Product Security team on a best effort basis. Package maintainers are required to ascertain if the flaw indeed affects their package, before starting the update process.
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)
Bugzilla
CVE-2026-79188 webkitgtk: Chromium ANGLE: Arbitrary code execution via crafted HTML page [fedora-all]
bugzilla·2026-09-24·CVSS 9.6
CVE-2026-79188 [CRITICAL] CVE-2026-79188 webkitgtk: Chromium ANGLE: Arbitrary code execution via crafted HTML page [fedora-all]
CVE-2026-79188 webkitgtk: Chromium ANGLE: Arbitrary code execution via crafted HTML page [fedora-all]
Disclaimer: Community trackers are created by Red Hat Product Security team on a best effort basis. Package maintainers are required to ascertain if the flaw indeed affects their package, before starting the update process.
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)
Bugzilla
CVE-2026-79188 chromium-browser: Chromium ANGLE: Arbitrary code execution via crafted HTML page
bugzilla·2026-08-25·CVSS 9.6
CVE-2026-79188 [CRITICAL] CVE-2026-79188 chromium-browser: Chromium ANGLE: Arbitrary code execution via crafted HTML page
CVE-2026-79188 chromium-browser: Chromium ANGLE: Arbitrary code execution via crafted HTML page
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)
2026-08-25
Published