CVE-2026-95350 in Chrome
Summary
by MITRE • 09/29/2026
Buffer overflow in ANGLE in Google Chrome on on Android prior to 154.0.8037.57 allowed a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Critical)
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 09/29/2026
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2024-6914 represents a critical buffer overflow flaw within the ANGLE graphics library, which is integrated into Google Chrome for Android prior to version 154.0.8037.57. ANGLE serves as an abstraction layer that translates OpenGL ES API calls into native platform graphics APIs such as Vulkan or Metal, enabling web content to render complex graphical elements efficiently across different operating systems and hardware configurations. The specific defect involves improper bounds checking when processing input data within the library's memory management routines. This technical flaw allows a remote attacker who controls a crafted HTML page containing malicious JavaScript code to trigger an out-of-bounds write operation during the rendering process. By carefully constructing web content that exploits this memory corruption, an adversary can overwrite adjacent memory structures, potentially gaining control over critical execution pointers or data values within the browser's sandboxed environment.
The operational impact of this vulnerability is severe due to its potential for arbitrary code execution outside the security sandbox. Modern browsers rely on a multi-process architecture where renderer processes are isolated in sandboxes to limit the damage caused by successful exploits. However, because ANGLE operates at a low level within these renderers and interacts directly with system graphics drivers, a buffer overflow can bypass standard memory safety protections such as stack canaries or address space layout randomization if exploited correctly. This allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the browser process, effectively breaking out of the sandbox confinement. Such a breach enables full compromise of the user's device, including access to sensitive files, installation of persistent malware, and interception of network traffic, posing significant risks to both individual privacy and organizational security postures.
From an industry standards perspective, this vulnerability aligns with CWE-120, which classifies buffer copy without checking size limits as a fundamental memory safety error. The exploitation technique typically involves heap or stack-based overflow mechanisms that manipulate control flow execution paths. In the context of the MITRE ATT&CK framework, this flaw facilitates initial access and privilege escalation tactics by allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code within a trusted application process. This capability is often leveraged in drive-by download attacks where users are tricked into visiting malicious websites or clicking on compromised advertisements that host the exploit payload. The critical severity rating assigned by Chromium security reflects the high likelihood of successful exploitation given the widespread use of WebGL and canvas elements in modern web applications, which frequently interact with ANGLE for hardware-accelerated rendering tasks.
Mitigation strategies primarily involve immediate software updates to ensure all Android devices are running Google Chrome version 154.0.8037.57 or later, where these memory safety issues have been addressed through rigorous code review and automated fuzzing processes. For organizations managing fleets of mobile devices, enforcing automatic browser update policies is essential to maintain a secure baseline configuration. Additionally, security teams should monitor for indicators of compromise associated with drive-by download campaigns targeting Android users, such as unusual network connections from the Chrome process or unexpected behavior in graphics-intensive web applications. Implementing content security policies that restrict inline scripts and untrusted sources can also reduce the attack surface by limiting the ability to inject malicious code into legitimate pages. Continuous monitoring for new CVEs related to browser components remains critical given the evolving nature of exploit development techniques targeting memory corruption vulnerabilities.