CVE-2026-79240
published 2026-08-25CVE-2026-79240: 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 inside the…
PriorityP352high8.8CVSS 3.1
AVNACLPRNUIRSUCHIHAH
EPSS
0.36%
28.0th percentile
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 inside 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
nvdv3.18.8HIGHCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
vendor_redhat8.8HIGH
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VulDB
Google Chrome up to 151.0.7922.173 ANGLE out-of-bounds write
vuldb·2026-08-26
CVE-2026-79240 [CRITICAL] Google Chrome up to 151.0.7922.173 ANGLE out-of-bounds write
A vulnerability described as critical has been identified in Google Chrome. This impacts an unknown function of the component ANGLE. Such manipulation leads to out-of-bounds write.
This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2026-79240. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available.
Upgrading the affected component is recommended.
GHSA
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 inside the sandbox via a crafted HTML page.
ghsa_unreviewed·2026-08-25
CVE-2026-79240 CWE-787 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 inside the sandbox via a crafted HTML page.
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 inside the sandbox via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)
Red Hat
chromium-browser: angle: ANGLE in Google Chrome: Arbitrary code execution via out-of-bounds write
vendor_redhat·2026-08-25·CVSS 8.8
CVE-2026-79240 [HIGH] CWE-787 chromium-browser: angle: ANGLE in Google Chrome: Arbitrary code execution via out-of-bounds write
chromium-browser: angle: ANGLE in Google Chrome: Arbitrary code execution via out-of-bounds write
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 inside the sandbox via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)
A flaw was found in ANGLE in 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 lead to arbitrary code execution within the sandbox environment.
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
Package: webkit
Chrome
Stable Channel Update for Desktop: CVE-2026-79048
vendor_chrome·2026-08-25
CVE-2026-79048 [HIGH] Stable Channel Update for Desktop: CVE-2026-79048
Stable Channel Update for Desktop
CVE-2026-79048: Out of bounds write in ANGLE. Reported by Google on 2026-07-19 [N/A][ 536532605 ] High CVE-2026-79240: Out of bounds write in ANGLE
Reported by Google on 2026-07-19 [N/A][ 536568319 ] High CVE-2026-79014: Race condition in Autofill
Severity: high
No detection rules found.
No public exploits indexed.
Bugzilla
CVE-2026-79240 webkitgtk: ANGLE in Google Chrome: Arbitrary code execution via out-of-bounds write [fedora-all]
bugzilla·2026-09-24·CVSS 8.8
CVE-2026-79240 [HIGH] CVE-2026-79240 webkitgtk: ANGLE in Google Chrome: Arbitrary code execution via out-of-bounds write [fedora-all]
CVE-2026-79240 webkitgtk: ANGLE in Google Chrome: Arbitrary code execution via out-of-bounds write [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 on on Windows prior to 152.0.7977.65 allowed a remote attacker to potentially execute arbitrary code inside the sandbox via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)
Bugzilla
CVE-2026-79240 webkitgtk: ANGLE in Google Chrome: Arbitrary code execution via out-of-bounds write [epel-all]
bugzilla·2026-09-24·CVSS 8.8
CVE-2026-79240 [HIGH] CVE-2026-79240 webkitgtk: ANGLE in Google Chrome: Arbitrary code execution via out-of-bounds write [epel-all]
CVE-2026-79240 webkitgtk: ANGLE in Google Chrome: Arbitrary code execution via out-of-bounds write [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 on on Windows prior to 152.0.7977.65 allowed a remote attacker to potentially execute arbitrary code inside the sandbox via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)
Bugzilla
CVE-2026-79240 chromium-browser: ANGLE in Google Chrome: Arbitrary code execution via out-of-bounds write
bugzilla·2026-08-25·CVSS 8.8
CVE-2026-79240 [HIGH] CVE-2026-79240 chromium-browser: ANGLE in Google Chrome: Arbitrary code execution via out-of-bounds write
CVE-2026-79240 chromium-browser: ANGLE in Google Chrome: Arbitrary code execution via out-of-bounds write
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 inside the sandbox via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)
2026-08-25
Published