CVE-2026-10883 in Chrome
Summary
by MITRE • 06/05/2026
Type Confusion in ANGLE in Google Chrome prior to 149.0.7827.53 allowed a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Critical)
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 06/05/2026
This vulnerability represents a critical type confusion issue within ANGLE, the graphics library that Chrome uses for rendering graphics on Windows systems through DirectX. The flaw occurs when ANGLE processes certain graphics operations that involve object type mismatches during memory management, creating conditions where objects of different types are treated as if they were the same type. This type confusion vulnerability allows an attacker to manipulate memory layout and potentially execute arbitrary code when the application processes maliciously crafted HTML content that triggers specific graphics rendering paths. The vulnerability specifically affects Chrome versions prior to 149.0.7827.53 and was classified as critical by Chromium security team due to its potential for remote code execution.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability involves ANGLE's handling of graphics objects and their memory management during rendering operations. When processing certain HTML elements that trigger graphics operations, the library fails to properly validate object types before performing operations that assume specific memory layouts. This creates opportunities for attackers to craft HTML pages that manipulate object pointers and memory regions in ways that cause heap corruption. The vulnerability leverages the fact that ANGLE's graphics processing code does not adequately check type consistency when managing graphics resources, allowing type confusion between different object classes that share similar memory structures. This type of vulnerability falls under CWE-843 which specifically addresses "Access of Resource Using Incompatible Type" and aligns with ATT&CK technique T1059.007 for script-based execution.
The operational impact of this vulnerability is severe as it enables remote code execution without requiring user interaction beyond visiting a malicious webpage. Attackers can exploit this through drive-by download scenarios where simply visiting a compromised website with malicious HTML content triggers the vulnerable code path. The heap corruption resulting from type confusion can be leveraged to overwrite critical memory locations, potentially allowing attackers to inject and execute malicious code with the privileges of the Chrome process. This makes the vulnerability particularly dangerous in environments where users browse untrusted websites or where users may be tricked into visiting malicious content. The vulnerability affects all Windows users of affected Chrome versions and can be exploited across different attack vectors including web-based applications and malicious websites.
Mitigation strategies for this vulnerability include immediate updating of Chrome to version 149.0.7827.53 or later, which contains the necessary patches to address the type confusion issue in ANGLE. Organizations should implement comprehensive patch management procedures to ensure all systems are updated promptly. Additional protective measures include enabling Chrome's sandboxing features, which provide additional isolation between the browser process and the underlying operating system. Network-based protections such as web application firewalls and content filtering solutions can help detect and block malicious HTML content that may trigger this vulnerability. Security teams should also monitor for indicators of compromise related to exploitation attempts and implement network segmentation to limit the potential impact if exploitation occurs. Regular security assessments of web applications and browser configurations should be conducted to identify and remediate similar vulnerabilities that may exist in other components of the browser ecosystem.