CVE-2026-16419 in Chrome
Summary
by MITRE • 07/22/2026
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)
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 07/22/2026
This vulnerability represents a critical memory safety issue within the ANGLE graphics library component that powers WebGL rendering in Google Chrome on Android platforms. The flaw manifests as an out-of-bounds read and write condition that occurs when processing specially crafted HTML content, potentially enabling remote code execution with elevated privileges. The vulnerability affects Chrome versions prior to 150.0.7871.182 and has been classified with a high severity rating by the Chromium security team due to its potential for sandbox escape exploitation.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from improper bounds checking within ANGLE's graphics processing routines when handling WebGL commands submitted through HTML pages. An attacker can craft malicious web content that triggers memory access violations in the graphics driver layer, specifically targeting the ANGLE library responsible for translating OpenGL ES commands to underlying graphics APIs on Android devices. This out-of-bounds memory access allows an attacker to read or write data beyond allocated memory regions, potentially corrupting critical system structures or accessing sensitive information from other processes.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple memory corruption, as it provides a pathway for attackers to bypass Chrome's sandboxing mechanisms that normally isolate web content from the underlying operating system. When successfully exploited, the vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the browser process, potentially leading to full system compromise. The sandbox escape capability makes this particularly dangerous since it undermines the fundamental security model designed to contain web-based threats within isolated execution environments. This type of vulnerability aligns with attack patterns documented in the ATT&CK framework under privilege escalation and defense evasion techniques.
Security mitigations for this vulnerability primarily involve updating to Chrome version 150.0.7871.182 or later, which includes patches addressing the memory safety issues within ANGLE's graphics processing code. Organizations should prioritize immediate deployment of these updates across all affected Android devices. Additionally, implementing network-level protections such as content filtering and web application firewalls can help reduce the attack surface by blocking known malicious web content. The fix typically involves adding proper bounds checking mechanisms to prevent out-of-bounds memory access operations in graphics command processing routines, aligning with CWE standards for memory safety vulnerabilities. System administrators should also consider monitoring for suspicious network activity patterns that might indicate exploitation attempts and maintain comprehensive incident response procedures for potential security breaches involving browser-based attacks.