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ANGLE Use After Free in Chrome for Android Allows Remote Code Execution

CVE advisorySeverity: CRITICAL (CVSS 9.6)

CVE-2026-106419

The vulnerability exists in a web browser component (ANGLE) and is triggered by a crafted HTML page. Since web browsers are routinely used to access public internet content and are designed to render untrusted web-based data, they are frequently exposed to internet-sourced content in common deployments.

Use After Free

Halo Surface Signal: 4 out of 5 — likely to be public-facing.

External exposure likelihood

Horizon Alert

Summary of the vulnerability and why it matters

A recent vulnerability in ANGLE, a component within Google Chrome on Android, has been identified. This issue could allow an attacker to execute unauthorized code by directing a user to a malicious web page. The main concern is to confirm if our environment is affected by this type of vulnerability.

A browser flaw allows malicious websites to run code.
Executive attention needed for potential, but unconfirmed, risk.
Verify exposure and understand system impact.

Attack Path

How an attacker could exploit the issue

An attacker could target users by tricking them into visiting a malicious webpage. This page would contain specially crafted HTML designed to trigger a use-after-free vulnerability within the ANGLE component of the browser. Successful exploitation could allow the attacker to execute code on the user's device, potentially bypassing security restrictions.

Remote attacker, no authentication required.
Visiting a crafted HTML page.
Arbitrary code execution outside the sandbox.

Live Threat

Current exploitation, exposure, and threat context

A use-after-free vulnerability in ANGLE, a component within Google Chrome on Android, could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox. This could occur when a user visits a specially crafted HTML page.

Arbitrary code execution.
Remote attacker via crafted HTML.
Sandbox escape and system compromise.

Operational Fix

Recommended remediation, mitigation, and detection steps

This vulnerability in ANGLE, used by Google Chrome on Android, requires immediate attention. The first step is to identify all Android devices running Chrome, determine their exposure to untrusted external HTML, and locate the accountable technical owner for Chrome deployment and management. A risk-based remediation plan should then be developed, prioritizing critical assets and user segments.

Identify and inventory affected devices.
Verify external HTML rendering exposure.
Plan prioritized remediation or mitigation.

Supplementary metadata

CVSS vector

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ANGLE component in Google Chrome for Android?

ANGLE is an abstraction layer that translates graphics calls from web content into formats native to the device's hardware. By standardizing these operations, it allows Chrome to render complex 3D graphics and web animations consistently across various Android devices.

What does use-after-free mean for CVE-2026-106419?

This is a memory management error categorized as CWE-416. It occurs when a program continues to use a pointer after the memory it addresses has been cleared or released. In this case, the flaw allows an attacker to manipulate that memory to execute unauthorized code.

How is this vulnerability triggered?

An attacker triggers the bug by enticing a user to navigate to a specifically designed HTML page. The vulnerability is not triggered by standard web browsing or routine site interactions; it requires the browser to process the malicious code specifically crafted to exploit the ANGLE memory state.

Why should I care about this Chrome vulnerability?

According to Halo Surface Signal, this issue is significant because browsers are built to process untrusted internet content. Since users frequently visit public web pages, any device running an unpatched version of Chrome is potentially reachable by remote attackers targeting this component.

What are the first steps to address CVE-2026-106419?

Begin by creating an inventory of all Android devices within your environment that run Google Chrome. Once identified, verify which devices are used to access untrusted or external HTML content, and coordinate with the appropriate technical owners to prioritize updating those browsers to a patched version.

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Written by Nicholas Merritt

Nicholas Merritt is VP of Security Solutions at Halo Security. With more than 25 years across application security, vulnerability prioritization, and offensive security, he helps teams translate threat data into practical exposure validation and remediation focus. He authors Halo Threat Intelligence CVE advisories using Halo Surface Signal and H/A/L/O context to prioritize internet-facing risk.