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
This vulnerability involves out of bounds read and write errors in the ANGLE graphics component of Google Chrome on Android. Exploitation requires a user to visit a maliciously crafted HTML page, which could lead to a sandbox escape, allowing an attacker to break out of the browser's security sandbox. The issue affects Chrome versions before 150.0.7871.182. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 9.6 (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H), reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, scope change, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow a remote attacker to escape the Chrome sandbox on Android devices, potentially leading to full compromise of the affected system. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the device.
Mitigation Recommendations
A fix is available in Google Chrome version 150.0.7871.182. Users and administrators should update affected Chrome installations on Android to this version or later to remediate the vulnerability. The vendor advisory linked confirms the availability of this update. No additional mitigation steps are indicated.
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)
CVSS v3.1
Score 9.6critical
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves out of bounds read and write errors in the ANGLE graphics component of Google Chrome on Android. Exploitation requires a user to visit a maliciously crafted HTML page, which could lead to a sandbox escape, allowing an attacker to break out of the browser's security sandbox. The issue affects Chrome versions before 150.0.7871.182. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 9.6 (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H), reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, scope change, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow a remote attacker to escape the Chrome sandbox on Android devices, potentially leading to full compromise of the affected system. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the device.
Mitigation Recommendations
A fix is available in Google Chrome version 150.0.7871.182. Users and administrators should update affected Chrome installations on Android to this version or later to remediate the vulnerability. The vendor advisory linked confirms the availability of this update. No additional mitigation steps are indicated.
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: 07/30/2026, 03:44:45 UTC
Last updated: 08/30/2026, 22:52:08 UTC
Views: 62
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