CVE-2026-17673: Integer overflow in Google Chrome
An integer overflow vulnerability exists in the QUIC implementation 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 via a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability is rated as high severity by Chromium security. No explicit patch status or remediation level is provided in the available data.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-17673 describes an integer overflow in the QUIC protocol handling within Google Chrome versions before 151.0.7922.72. Exploitation requires prior compromise of the renderer process and could lead to sandbox escape, increasing the attacker's privileges. The vulnerability was publicly disclosed with a high severity rating but lacks a CVSS score and explicit remediation details in the provided data. The vendor advisory link is available but does not specify patch or mitigation status in the input.
Potential Impact
If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker who has compromised the renderer process to escape the sandbox, potentially leading to further system compromise beyond the browser sandbox restrictions. This elevates the risk of executing arbitrary code with higher privileges.
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. Until official fixes are confirmed, users should exercise caution with untrusted content and ensure their Chrome installations are updated promptly once patches are released.
CVE-2026-17673: Integer overflow in Google Chrome
Description
An integer overflow vulnerability exists in the QUIC implementation 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 via a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability is rated as high severity by Chromium security. No explicit patch status or remediation level is provided in the available data.
Affected software
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-17673 describes an integer overflow in the QUIC protocol handling within Google Chrome versions before 151.0.7922.72. Exploitation requires prior compromise of the renderer process and could lead to sandbox escape, increasing the attacker's privileges. The vulnerability was publicly disclosed with a high severity rating but lacks a CVSS score and explicit remediation details in the provided data. The vendor advisory link is available but does not specify patch or mitigation status in the input.
Potential Impact
If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker who has compromised the renderer process to escape the sandbox, potentially leading to further system compromise beyond the browser sandbox restrictions. This elevates the risk of executing arbitrary code with higher privileges.
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. Until official fixes are confirmed, users should exercise caution with untrusted content and ensure their Chrome installations are updated promptly once patches are released.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-27T23:34:19.690Z
- 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: 6a6aa07f9c2644c7f849a6fe
Added to database: 07/30/2026, 00:53:19 UTC
Last enriched: 07/30/2026, 02:52:06 UTC
Last updated: 07/30/2026, 02:52:06 UTC
Views: 3
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