CVE-2026-76036: Buffer overflow in Google 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)
CVSS v3.1
Score 9.6critical
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-76036 is a buffer overflow vulnerability in the Dawn component of Google Chrome on Android platforms before version 151.0.7922.169. Exploitation requires a user interaction (UI:R) and can be triggered remotely via a specially crafted HTML page, enabling execution of arbitrary code outside the browser sandbox. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-122 (Heap-based Buffer Overflow) and has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.6, reflecting critical severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, and complete impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox on affected Android devices running vulnerable versions of Google Chrome. This compromises the security boundaries of the browser, potentially leading to full system compromise or data theft.
Mitigation Recommendations
A fix is available in Google Chrome version 151.0.7922.169. Users and administrators should update affected Chrome installations on Android to this version or later to remediate the vulnerability. No other mitigation guidance is provided.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- GHSA-prwg-9cxf-w9vj
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.4.0
- Aliases
- ["CVE-2026-76036"]
- Database Specific Severity
- CRITICAL
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6a85b49bacd9273b4925028c
Added to database: 08/19/2026, 13:50:19 UTC
Last enriched: 08/19/2026, 13:51:53 UTC
Last updated: 10/04/2026, 10:04:21 UTC
Views: 37
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