CVE-2026-79142

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Buffer Overflow in Google Chrome on Android

Publication date: 2026-08-25

Last updated on: 2026-08-27

Assigner: Chrome

Description

Buffer overflow in ANGLE in Google Chrome on on Android prior to 152.0.7977.65 allowed a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)

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Published

2026-08-25

Last Modified

2026-08-27

Generated

2026-09-15

AI Q&A

2026-08-26

EPSS Evaluated

2026-09-14

NVD

CVE-2026-79142

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
google	chrome	to 152.0.7977.65 (exc)

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Exploitability

CWE

KEV

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 buffer overflow in ANGLE, a graphics library used by Google Chrome on Android. It allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code outside the Chrome sandbox by tricking a user into visiting a specially crafted HTML page. The overflow occurs in the rendering engine, enabling code execution beyond normal security boundaries.

Detection Guidance

This vulnerability is specific to Google Chrome on Android versions prior to 152.0.7977.65. Detection requires checking the installed Chrome version. Use 'chrome --version' on Android or inspect app details in settings. If the version is below 152.0.7977.65, the system is vulnerable.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to run malicious code on your device, potentially stealing data, installing malware, or taking control of your system. Since it bypasses Chrome's sandbox, it poses a higher risk than typical web-based attacks.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could potentially lead to unauthorized code execution, which may result in data breaches or unauthorized access to sensitive information. Such incidents could impact compliance with GDPR, HIPAA, or other regulations by exposing personal or health data.

Mitigation Strategies

Update Google Chrome on Android to version 152.0.7977.65 or later to address the buffer overflow vulnerability in ANGLE.

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