Google Chrome: Memory corruption in ANGLE allows code execution in sandbox
Summary
A memory corruption flaw in ANGLE, the graphics translation layer of Google Chrome, allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code inside the browser sandbox. The attacker needs the victim to open a crafted HTML page, and no authentication is required. Full system compromise would also require a separate sandbox escape flaw. Chromium-based browsers such as Microsoft Edge use the same code and are also affected.
Affected
- Google Chrome prior to 156.0.8078.47
- Chromium-based browsers that include the same ANGLE code, such as Microsoft Edge (exact vulnerable range unverified)
- Linux distributions: Chromium packages, including the Chromium snap on Ubuntu
- Note: Version ranges in third-party sources are inconsistent and unreliable.
Fixed in
- Google Chrome 156.0.8078.47 (Linux)
- Google Chrome 156.0.8078.47 or 156.0.8078.48 (Windows and macOS, per secondary source)
- Microsoft Edge: a third-party bulletin lists 156.0.4314.42 or later (unverified)
- Linux distributions: fixed packages listed by Debian (DSA 6577-1, DLA 4853-1); contents unverified
Workaround
None published. Updating is the remedy.
Exploitation
- In the wild: Unknown.
- Public proof of concept: none found.
- CISA KEV: not listed.
- CISA SSVC: Exploitation none, Automatable no, Technical Impact total.
Our recommendation
- Check the browser version on all desktops, Android devices and Linux systems, including Chromium snaps or distribution packages.
- Ensure Chrome is at 156.0.8078.47 or later (Linux) or 156.0.8078.47/.48 or later (Windows and macOS).
- Force Chrome and Edge updates through managed deployment and report devices that are still behind.
- Confirm the fixed Edge version with Microsoft's advisory before closing the ticket.
- Monitor CISA KEV and the Chromium bug tracker for changes in exploitation status.
Public exploits
PoC-in-GitHub, Metasploit and Exploit-DB list nothing for this CVE.
Research sources
- Chrome Releases: Stable Channel Update for Desktop chromereleases.googleblog.com
- Chromium bug tracker 561999377 issues.chromium.org
- Microsoft Security Update Guide: CVE-2026-113273 msrc.microsoft.com
- Ubuntu CVE tracker: CVE-2026-113273 ubuntu.com
- NVD mirror (Vulners): CVE-2026-113273 vulners.com
- VulDB: vuln 424527 vuldb.com
- Browserhow: Chrome 156 stable update browserhow.com
- HKCERT security bulletin: Microsoft Edge multiple vulnerabilities www.hkcert.org
Researched and written up in English and German by an AI (Claude by Anthropic) based on NVD, CISA, EPSS and the sources listed. The vendor information is authoritative. Researched on 31 Oct 2026, 12:21.
Original description (NVD)
Memory corruption in ANGLE in Google Chrome prior to 156.0.8078.47 allowed a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code inside the sandbox via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)
Sources
The tracker combines official, freely usable data sources – updated continuously:
- NVD (NIST) – CVEs, rating (CVSS), affected products
- CISA KEV – vulnerabilities confirmed by CISA as actively exploited
- CISA Vulnrichment – CISA assessment (SSVC) in the official CVE record
- FIRST EPSS – probability of exploitation
- Microsoft MSRC – Patch Tuesday: vulnerabilities, severity, updates
- PoC-in-GitHub – public proof-of-concept repositories
- Metasploit (Rapid7) – modules of the Metasploit Framework
- Exploit-DB (OffSec) – archive of public exploits (links only)
- Patch days: official vendor pages (linked per vendor) (Vendor patch days)
This product uses data from the NVD API but is not endorsed or certified by the NVD. EPSS data © FIRST.org.
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