CVE-2026-17661: Use after free in Google Chrome
CVE-2026-17661 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the Loader component of Google Chrome prior to version 151.0.7922.72. This flaw allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code within the browser's sandbox by delivering a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability is classified as high severity by Chromium security. The issue affects Chrome versions before 151.0.7922.72. A vendor advisory is available but does not explicitly state the patch status or remediation details.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves a use-after-free condition in the Loader component of Google Chrome versions prior to 151.0.7922.72. Exploitation requires a remote attacker to present a specially crafted HTML page, which can lead to arbitrary code execution inside the sandbox environment. The vulnerability is recognized as high severity by the Chromium security team. Although a vendor advisory link is provided, it does not explicitly confirm the availability of a patch or remediation level. The affected version is specifically identified as 151.0.7922.72, implying versions before this are vulnerable.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this use-after-free vulnerability can allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code within the sandboxed environment of Google Chrome. This could lead to compromise of the browser process and potentially impact user security and privacy. The vulnerability is rated high severity by the Chromium security team, indicating significant risk if exploited.
Mitigation Recommendations
The vendor advisory linked does not explicitly confirm patch availability or remediation status. 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 should update to Chrome version 151.0.7922.72 or later once confirmed patched. Until then, exercise caution when browsing untrusted web content.
CVE-2026-17661: Use after free in Google Chrome
Description
CVE-2026-17661 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the Loader component of Google Chrome prior to version 151.0.7922.72. This flaw allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code within the browser's sandbox by delivering a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability is classified as high severity by Chromium security. The issue affects Chrome versions before 151.0.7922.72. A vendor advisory is available but does not explicitly state the patch status or remediation details.
Affected software
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves a use-after-free condition in the Loader component of Google Chrome versions prior to 151.0.7922.72. Exploitation requires a remote attacker to present a specially crafted HTML page, which can lead to arbitrary code execution inside the sandbox environment. The vulnerability is recognized as high severity by the Chromium security team. Although a vendor advisory link is provided, it does not explicitly confirm the availability of a patch or remediation level. The affected version is specifically identified as 151.0.7922.72, implying versions before this are vulnerable.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this use-after-free vulnerability can allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code within the sandboxed environment of Google Chrome. This could lead to compromise of the browser process and potentially impact user security and privacy. The vulnerability is rated high severity by the Chromium security team, indicating significant risk if exploited.
Mitigation Recommendations
The vendor advisory linked does not explicitly confirm patch availability or remediation status. 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 should update to Chrome version 151.0.7922.72 or later once confirmed patched. Until then, exercise caution when browsing untrusted web content.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-27T23:34:16.774Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/07/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0887107924.html","vendor":"Google"}]
Threat ID: 6a6aa07d9c2644c7f849a686
Added to database: 07/30/2026, 00:53:17 UTC
Last enriched: 07/30/2026, 03:07:36 UTC
Last updated: 07/30/2026, 03:07:36 UTC
Views: 3
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