CVE-2026-76046 Google CVE debrief

Who should care

Organizations and individuals using Google Chrome on Android devices prior to version 151.0.7922.169 should apply the latest updates to mitigate this vulnerability. Additionally, security teams and IT administrators responsible for managing browser updates and security patches within their organizations should prioritize this CVE. Managed environments should be reviewed for affected product deployments, and owners should be assigned for follow-up.

Technical summary

The CVE-2026-76046 vulnerability is a high severity buffer overflow issue in the ANGLE (Almost Native Graphics Layer Engine) component of Google Chrome on Android platforms. This vulnerability occurs when a remote attacker compromises the renderer process, allowing them to execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox via a specially crafted HTML page. The vulnerability has been addressed in Google Chrome version 151.0.7922.169 and later. Affected product deployments should be reviewed for exposure, and defenders should focus on securing the renderer process and monitoring for suspicious activity.

Defensive priority

High severity vulnerability in Google Chrome, requiring immediate attention to prevent potential code execution.

Recommended defensive actions

• Apply the latest Google Chrome update (version 151.0.7922.169 or later) to vulnerable installations.
• Ensure that all Android devices with Google Chrome installed are updated to the latest version.
• Monitor Google Chrome installations for any signs of compromise or suspicious activity.
• Implement additional security measures, such as sandboxing and network segmentation, to reduce the attack surface.
• Review compensating controls for exposed systems while remediation is scheduled and verified.
• Check relevant monitoring, detection, and logs for exposed assets that need extra review.
• Track exceptions, retest remediated assets, and close the item only after evidence is documented.

Evidence notes

The CVE-2026-76046 record indicates a high severity buffer overflow vulnerability in ANGLE within Google Chrome on Android prior to version 151.0.7922.169. The vulnerability allows a remote attacker who has compromised the renderer process to execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox via a crafted HTML page. Evidence is limited to official CVE and NVD records. Defenders should verify Chrome versions, review renderer process security, and monitor for suspicious activity.

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