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CVE-2026-17653: Use after free in Google Chrome

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VulnerabilityCVE-2026-17653cvecve-2026-17653
Published: 07/30/2026 (07/30/2026, 00:18:43 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: Google
Product: Chrome

Description

CVE-2026-17653 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the Skia component of Google Chrome prior to version 151.0.7922.72. This flaw could allow a remote attacker who has already compromised the renderer process to potentially escape the sandbox by using a specially crafted HTML page. The vulnerability has a high severity with a CVSS score of 8.3. The issue affects Chrome versions before 151.0.7922.72. No explicit patch or remediation level is stated in the provided data, but a vendor advisory link is available for further details.

CVSS v3.1

Score 8.3high

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
High
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
Required
Scope
Changed
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected software

Google

Chrome

Affected versions
>=151.0.7922.72 <151.0.7922.72

AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 08/06/2026, 16:57:49 UTC

Technical Analysis

This vulnerability involves a use-after-free bug in the Skia graphics library within Google Chrome before version 151.0.7922.72. Exploitation requires prior compromise of the renderer process and could lead to sandbox escape, allowing an attacker to execute code outside the browser's restricted environment. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 8.3, reflecting network attack vector, high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability, and requiring user interaction with high attack complexity. The vendor advisory is linked but does not explicitly confirm patch status in the provided data.

Potential Impact

Successful exploitation could allow an attacker who has compromised the renderer process to escape the Chrome sandbox, potentially leading to execution of arbitrary code with higher privileges. This elevates the risk of system compromise beyond the browser sandbox. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system.

Mitigation Recommendations

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory at https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/07/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0887107924.html for current remediation guidance. Users and administrators should monitor this advisory for updates and apply any official fixes once available.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
Chrome
Date Reserved
2026-07-27T23:34:14.751Z
State
PUBLISHED
Vendor Advisory Urls
[{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/07/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0887107924.html","vendor":"Google"}]

Threat ID: 6a6aa07c9c2644c7f849a618

Added to database: 07/30/2026, 00:53:16 UTC

Last enriched: 08/06/2026, 16:57:49 UTC

Last updated: 09/10/2026, 19:59:45 UTC

Views: 55

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