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CVE-2026-79188: Google Chrome out of bounds write in ANGLE

CVE-2026-79188 · Severity: critical · CVSS 9.6 · Published 2026-08-25

Technologies: Google Chrome. Vendors: Google.

Executive brief

Google Chrome is a web browser used by billions of people worldwide. An out of bounds write vulnerability in ANGLE (a graphics library) allows a remote attacker to potentially execute arbitrary code outside the browser's sandbox by tricking users into visiting a malicious webpage, potentially compromising the entire system.

Technical details

This vulnerability is an out of bounds write in ANGLE, the graphics rendering library used by Chrome. The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code outside the browser sandbox via a crafted HTML page, bypassing Chrome's sandbox protections. The attack requires no authentication or user interaction beyond visiting a malicious webpage. The vulnerability affects Chrome versions prior to 152.0.7977.65 and has been patched in Chrome 152.0.7977.65 and later.

Affected products

  • Google Chrome prior to 152.0.7977.65

Timeline

  • 2026-08-25: disclosed
  • 2026-08-25: patched: Fixed in Chrome 152.0.7977.65

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