CVE-2026-6296
Heap Buffer Overflow in Chrome ANGLE Enables Sandbox Escape
Publication date: 2026-04-15
Last updated on: 2026-04-17
Assigner: Chrome
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| chrome | to 147.0.7727.101 (exc) |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-122 | A heap overflow condition is a buffer overflow, where the buffer that can be overwritten is allocated in the heap portion of memory, generally meaning that the buffer was allocated using a routine such as malloc(). |
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability is a heap buffer overflow in ANGLE, a component used in Google Chrome. It affects versions of Chrome prior to 147.0.7727.101. A remote attacker can exploit this flaw by crafting a malicious HTML page, which may allow them to escape the browser's sandbox environment.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
Exploiting this vulnerability could allow an attacker to escape the sandbox protections of the browser, potentially leading to full control over the affected system. This can result in severe consequences such as unauthorized access, data theft, or system compromise.