CVE-2026-17676

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ANGLE Sandbox Escape in Google Chrome for Android

Publication date: 2026-07-30

Last updated on: 2026-08-03

Assigner: Chrome

Description

Inappropriate implementation in ANGLE in Google Chrome on Android prior to 151.0.7922.72 allowed a remote attacker who had compromised the renderer process to potentially perform a sandbox escape via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)

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Published

2026-07-30

Last Modified

2026-08-03

Generated

2026-08-19

AI Q&A

2026-07-30

EPSS Evaluated

2026-08-18

NVD

CVE-2026-17676

EUVD

EUVD-2026-50802

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
google	chrome	to 151.0.7922.72 (exc)

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Exploitability

CWE

KEV

CWE ID	Description
CWE-693	The product does not use or incorrectly uses a protection mechanism that provides sufficient defense against directed attacks against the product.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is a sandbox escape flaw in Google Chrome on Android. It occurs due to an inappropriate implementation in ANGLE, a graphics library. A remote attacker who already compromised the renderer process could exploit this via a crafted HTML page to escape the sandbox and potentially gain higher privileges on the device.

Detection Guidance

This vulnerability is specific to Google Chrome on Android versions prior to 151.0.7922.72. Detection involves checking the installed Chrome version. Use the command 'dumpsys package com.android.chrome | grep versionName' on Android to verify the version. If the version is below 151.0.7922.72, the system is vulnerable.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to break out of the browser's security sandbox. This might enable them to access sensitive data, install malware, or perform unauthorized actions on your device, even if you were using Chrome in a restricted mode.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability does not directly affect compliance with GDPR, HIPAA, or other common standards and regulations. It involves a sandbox escape in Google Chrome on Android, which primarily impacts system security and data integrity within the browser environment.

Mitigation Strategies

Update Google Chrome on Android to version 151.0.7922.72 or later to address the vulnerability.

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