CVE-2026-79138
Description
A flaw was found in chromium-browser. An out-of-bounds write vulnerability in ANGLE, a component used for graphics rendering, could allow a remote attacker to execute malicious code. This vulnerability can be exploited by tricking a user into visiting a specially crafted web page. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution, potentially allowing the attacker to take control of the affected system.
Statement
Red Hat Product Security has determined that this vulnerability does not affect any currently supported Red Hat product. This assessment may evolve based on further analysis and discovery. For more information about this vulnerability and the products it affects, please see the linked references.
Understanding the Weakness (CWE)
Integrity
Technical Impact: Modify Memory; Execute Unauthorized Code or Commands
Write operations could cause memory corruption. In some cases, an adversary can modify control data such as return addresses in order to execute unexpected code.
Availability
Technical Impact: DoS: Crash, Exit, or Restart
Attempting to access out-of-range, invalid, or unauthorized memory could cause the product to crash.
Other
Technical Impact: Unexpected State
Subsequent write operations can produce undefined or unexpected results.
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