CVE-2026-19157: Out of bounds write in Google Chrome
CVE-2026-19157 is a critical out-of-bounds write vulnerability in the ANGLE component of Google Chrome on Android. It affects versions prior to 151.0.7922.109 and could allow a remote attacker to potentially escape the sandbox by crafting a malicious HTML page. The vulnerability is publicly known but no confirmed exploits in the wild have been reported. Google has published an advisory indicating a stable channel update addressing this issue.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves an out-of-bounds write in the ANGLE graphics abstraction layer within Google Chrome on Android devices. The flaw exists in versions before 151.0.7922.109 and can be triggered remotely via a specially crafted HTML page, potentially enabling sandbox escape. The Chromium project classifies this issue as critical due to its impact on browser security boundaries. Although no CVSS score is provided, the vendor advisory confirms the release of a stable update to fix the issue.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow a remote attacker to execute code outside the browser sandbox, increasing the risk of system compromise on affected Android devices running vulnerable Chrome versions. This elevates the severity to critical as it undermines core security protections.
Mitigation Recommendations
Users should update Google Chrome on Android to version 151.0.7922.109 or later, where this vulnerability is fixed. The vendor advisory confirms a stable channel update is available. No additional mitigations are specified or required beyond applying the official update.
CVE-2026-19157: Out of bounds write in Google Chrome
Description
CVE-2026-19157 is a critical out-of-bounds write vulnerability in the ANGLE component of Google Chrome on Android. It affects versions prior to 151.0.7922.109 and could allow a remote attacker to potentially escape the sandbox by crafting a malicious HTML page. The vulnerability is publicly known but no confirmed exploits in the wild have been reported. Google has published an advisory indicating a stable channel update addressing this issue.
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves an out-of-bounds write in the ANGLE graphics abstraction layer within Google Chrome on Android devices. The flaw exists in versions before 151.0.7922.109 and can be triggered remotely via a specially crafted HTML page, potentially enabling sandbox escape. The Chromium project classifies this issue as critical due to its impact on browser security boundaries. Although no CVSS score is provided, the vendor advisory confirms the release of a stable update to fix the issue.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow a remote attacker to execute code outside the browser sandbox, increasing the risk of system compromise on affected Android devices running vulnerable Chrome versions. This elevates the severity to critical as it undermines core security protections.
Mitigation Recommendations
Users should update Google Chrome on Android to version 151.0.7922.109 or later, where this vulnerability is fixed. The vendor advisory confirms a stable channel update is available. No additional mitigations are specified or required beyond applying the official update.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-06T16:51:49.315Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/08/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_01193673229.html","vendor":"Google"}]
Threat ID: 6a7506febf8831d5395f5905
Added to database: 08/06/2026, 22:13:18 UTC
Last enriched: 08/06/2026, 23:27:40 UTC
Last updated: 08/07/2026, 00:24:55 UTC
Views: 3
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