CVE-2026-76034: Buffer overflow in Google Chrome
A buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the WebGL component of Google Chrome versions prior to 151.0.7922.169. This flaw allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code outside the browser sandbox by delivering a specially crafted HTML page. The vulnerability is rated critical by Chromium security. A vendor advisory is available but does not explicitly state the patch status in the provided data.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-76034 is a critical buffer overflow vulnerability in the WebGL implementation of Google Chrome before version 151.0.7922.169. Exploitation requires a remote attacker to craft a malicious HTML page that triggers the overflow, enabling arbitrary code execution outside the sandbox environment. This could lead to full compromise of the affected system via the browser. The vulnerability was publicly disclosed on August 18, 2026, with a Google advisory linked for further details.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows remote code execution outside the sandbox, which can lead to full system compromise through the browser. This elevates the risk significantly as it bypasses Chrome's sandbox protections.
Mitigation Recommendations
The vendor advisory linked should be consulted for the latest remediation guidance. The vulnerability affects versions prior to 151.0.7922.169, so updating to version 151.0.7922.169 or later is implied as a mitigation step. Patch status is not explicitly confirmed in the provided data; therefore, check the vendor advisory for current remediation information.
CVE-2026-76034: Buffer overflow in Google Chrome
Description
A buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the WebGL component of Google Chrome versions prior to 151.0.7922.169. This flaw allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code outside the browser sandbox by delivering a specially crafted HTML page. The vulnerability is rated critical by Chromium security. A vendor advisory is available but does not explicitly state the patch status in the provided data.
Affected software
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-76034 is a critical buffer overflow vulnerability in the WebGL implementation of Google Chrome before version 151.0.7922.169. Exploitation requires a remote attacker to craft a malicious HTML page that triggers the overflow, enabling arbitrary code execution outside the sandbox environment. This could lead to full compromise of the affected system via the browser. The vulnerability was publicly disclosed on August 18, 2026, with a Google advisory linked for further details.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows remote code execution outside the sandbox, which can lead to full system compromise through the browser. This elevates the risk significantly as it bypasses Chrome's sandbox protections.
Mitigation Recommendations
The vendor advisory linked should be consulted for the latest remediation guidance. The vulnerability affects versions prior to 151.0.7922.169, so updating to version 151.0.7922.169 or later is implied as a mitigation step. Patch status is not explicitly confirmed in the provided data; therefore, check the vendor advisory for current remediation information.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-18T19:44:48.132Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/08/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0826575033.html","vendor":"Google"}]
Threat ID: 6a84c574c6e8be0332bb23ec
Added to database: 08/18/2026, 20:49:56 UTC
Last enriched: 08/18/2026, 21:05:55 UTC
Last updated: 08/19/2026, 00:06:27 UTC
Views: 78
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