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High [CVE-2026-76036] Dawn in Google Chrome: Arbitrary code execution via crafted HTML page

This high-severity Red Hat Linux advisory covers CVE-2026-76036.

CVE-2026-76036 Published Aug 18, 2026Updated by vendor Aug 18, 2026
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Summary

A flaw was found in Dawn in Google Chrome on Android. This buffer overflow vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code outside of the sandbox.

This can be achieved by enticing a user to visit a specially crafted HTML page. This occurs when a user visits a specially crafted HTML page, leading to a buffer overflow.

The impact is significant due to the potential for arbitrary code execution, even though user interaction is required. Red Hat severity: Important — CVSS 8.3 (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H).

Weakness: CWE-120.

Affected versions

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Fixed versions

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Mitigation

The source record does not include mitigation steps. That is not a statement that no fix exists — read the vendor advisory below for the authoritative guidance.

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