CVE-2026-17667: Uninitialized Use in Google Chrome
CVE-2026-17667 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Chrome's ANGLE component prior to version 151.0.7922.72. It involves uninitialized use that allows a remote attacker to leak cross-origin data via a crafted HTML page. This vulnerability affects the specified Chrome version and was publicly disclosed in July 2026. No CVSS score is provided for this issue.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability is an uninitialized use flaw in the ANGLE graphics abstraction layer within Google Chrome versions before 151.0.7922.72. Exploitation can lead to cross-origin data leakage when a user visits a maliciously crafted HTML page. The issue was assigned CVE-2026-17667 and is classified with high severity by Chromium security. There is no explicit remediation level or patch link provided in the input data, but a vendor advisory URL is available for further details.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows a remote attacker to leak cross-origin data, potentially exposing sensitive information from other origins in the browser context. This compromises user privacy and data confidentiality.
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 official fixes once available.
CVE-2026-17667: Uninitialized Use in Google Chrome
Description
CVE-2026-17667 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Chrome's ANGLE component prior to version 151.0.7922.72. It involves uninitialized use that allows a remote attacker to leak cross-origin data via a crafted HTML page. This vulnerability affects the specified Chrome version and was publicly disclosed in July 2026. No CVSS score is provided for this issue.
Affected software
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability is an uninitialized use flaw in the ANGLE graphics abstraction layer within Google Chrome versions before 151.0.7922.72. Exploitation can lead to cross-origin data leakage when a user visits a maliciously crafted HTML page. The issue was assigned CVE-2026-17667 and is classified with high severity by Chromium security. There is no explicit remediation level or patch link provided in the input data, but a vendor advisory URL is available for further details.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows a remote attacker to leak cross-origin data, potentially exposing sensitive information from other origins in the browser context. This compromises user privacy and data confidentiality.
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 official fixes once available.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-27T23:34:18.199Z
- 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: 6a6aa07d9c2644c7f849a69e
Added to database: 07/30/2026, 00:53:17 UTC
Last enriched: 07/30/2026, 02:53:17 UTC
Last updated: 07/30/2026, 02:53:17 UTC
Views: 3
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