CVE-2026-16419: Out of bounds read and write in Google Chrome
Out of bounds read and write in ANGLE in Google Chrome on Android prior to 150.0.7871.182 allowed a remote attacker to potentially perform a sandbox escape via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-16419 describes an out of bounds read and write vulnerability in the ANGLE graphics engine used by Google Chrome on Android. This vulnerability affects Chrome versions before 150.0.7871.182 and may enable a remote attacker to perform a sandbox escape through a specially crafted HTML page. The vulnerability is recognized as high severity by Chromium security but lacks a published CVSS score and explicit remediation details in the provided data. The vendor advisory link is available but does not specify patch status in the given input.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow a remote attacker to escape the sandbox environment of Google Chrome on Android, potentially leading to execution of arbitrary code outside the browser's restricted context. This elevates the risk of further system compromise on affected devices.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory at https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/07/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0256605430.html for current remediation guidance. Users and administrators should monitor official Google Chrome release notes and apply updates to version 150.0.7871.182 or later once available to mitigate this vulnerability.
CVE-2026-16419: Out of bounds read and write in Google Chrome
Description
Out of bounds read and write in ANGLE in Google Chrome on Android prior to 150.0.7871.182 allowed a remote attacker to potentially perform a sandbox escape via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-16419 describes an out of bounds read and write vulnerability in the ANGLE graphics engine used by Google Chrome on Android. This vulnerability affects Chrome versions before 150.0.7871.182 and may enable a remote attacker to perform a sandbox escape through a specially crafted HTML page. The vulnerability is recognized as high severity by Chromium security but lacks a published CVSS score and explicit remediation details in the provided data. The vendor advisory link is available but does not specify patch status in the given input.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow a remote attacker to escape the sandbox environment of Google Chrome on Android, potentially leading to execution of arbitrary code outside the browser's restricted context. This elevates the risk of further system compromise on affected devices.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory at https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/07/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0256605430.html for current remediation guidance. Users and administrators should monitor official Google Chrome release notes and apply updates to version 150.0.7871.182 or later once available to mitigate this vulnerability.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-20T22:23:06.287Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/07/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0256605430.html","vendor":"Google"}]
Threat ID: 6a5ff13d9c2644c7f8dba04b
Added to database: 07/21/2026, 22:22:53 UTC
Last enriched: 07/21/2026, 22:37:22 UTC
Last updated: 07/22/2026, 00:10:23 UTC
Views: 3
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