CVE-2026-6296
Modified Modified - Updated After Analysis
Heap Buffer Overflow in Chrome ANGLE Enables Sandbox Escape

Publication date: 2026-04-15

Last updated on: 2026-05-26

Assigner: Chrome

Description
Heap buffer overflow in ANGLE in Google Chrome prior to 147.0.7727.101 allowed a remote attacker to potentially perform a sandbox escape via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Critical)
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Published
2026-04-15
Last Modified
2026-05-26
Generated
2026-06-16
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2026-04-16
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-14
NVD
CVE-2026-6296
EUVD
EUVD-2026-23034
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Showing 1 associated CPE
Vendor Product Version / Range
google chrome to 147.0.7727.101 (exc)
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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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Executive Summary

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.

Impact Analysis

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.

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