CVE-2026-17678: Out of bounds read in Google Chrome
An out of bounds read vulnerability exists in the ANGLE 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 is classified with high severity by Chromium security. No explicit patch status is confirmed in the provided data, but a vendor advisory link is available for further details.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-17678 is an out of bounds read vulnerability in the ANGLE graphics abstraction layer within Google Chrome versions before 151.0.7922.72. Exploitation requires prior compromise of the renderer process and may enable sandbox escape via crafted HTML content. The vulnerability is recognized as high severity by Chromium security. The vendor advisory is linked but does not explicitly state patch availability or remediation level in the provided data.
Potential Impact
A remote attacker who has compromised the renderer process could leverage this vulnerability to perform a sandbox escape, potentially increasing their privileges and control over the host system. This elevates the risk of further exploitation beyond the renderer sandbox containment.
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 confirmed patched, avoid untrusted content and consider applying any available Chrome updates promptly.
CVE-2026-17678: Out of bounds read in Google Chrome
Description
An out of bounds read vulnerability exists in the ANGLE 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 is classified with high severity by Chromium security. No explicit patch status is confirmed in the provided data, but a vendor advisory link is available for further details.
Affected software
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-17678 is an out of bounds read vulnerability in the ANGLE graphics abstraction layer within Google Chrome versions before 151.0.7922.72. Exploitation requires prior compromise of the renderer process and may enable sandbox escape via crafted HTML content. The vulnerability is recognized as high severity by Chromium security. The vendor advisory is linked but does not explicitly state patch availability or remediation level in the provided data.
Potential Impact
A remote attacker who has compromised the renderer process could leverage this vulnerability to perform a sandbox escape, potentially increasing their privileges and control over the host system. This elevates the risk of further exploitation beyond the renderer sandbox containment.
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 confirmed patched, avoid untrusted content and consider applying any available Chrome updates promptly.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-27T23:34:20.937Z
- 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: 6a6aa07f9c2644c7f849a71a
Added to database: 07/30/2026, 00:53:19 UTC
Last enriched: 07/30/2026, 02:37:23 UTC
Last updated: 07/30/2026, 02:37:23 UTC
Views: 2
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