CVE-2026-76036
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Buffer Overflow in Google Chrome for Android

Publication date: 2026-08-18

Last updated on: 2026-08-20

Assigner: Chrome

Description
Buffer overflow in Dawn in Google Chrome on on Android prior to 151.0.7922.169 allowed a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Critical)

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Published
2026-08-18
Last Modified
2026-08-20
Generated
2026-09-08
AI Q&A
2026-08-19
EPSS Evaluated
2026-09-07
NVD
CVE-2026-76036
EUVD
EUVD-2026-61224

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Vendor Product Version / Range
google chrome to 151.0.7922.169 (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 is a buffer overflow vulnerability in Dawn, a component of Google Chrome on Android. It allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox by tricking a user into visiting a specially crafted HTML page.

Detection Guidance

This vulnerability is specific to Google Chrome on Android prior to version 151.0.7922.169. To detect it, check the installed Chrome version on Android devices by going to Settings > Apps > Chrome and verifying the version number. If it is below 151.0.7922.169, the device is vulnerable.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this to run malicious code on your device, potentially stealing data, installing malware, or taking control of your system. Since it bypasses the sandbox, it has elevated privileges.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized data access or exfiltration, violating GDPR (data protection) and HIPAA (health data privacy) requirements. Organizations using vulnerable Chrome versions may face compliance breaches and penalties.

Mitigation Strategies

Update Google Chrome on Android to version 151.0.7922.169 or later to address the buffer overflow vulnerability in Dawn.

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