CVE-2026-17683: Inappropriate implementation in Google Chrome
CVE-2026-17683 is a vulnerability in Google Chrome's ANGLE component prior to version 151.0.7922.72. It allows a remote attacker to potentially obtain sensitive information from process memory by using a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 6.5, indicating medium severity. No known exploits are reported in the wild. The vendor advisory does not explicitly confirm patch availability or remediation level.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves an inappropriate implementation in the ANGLE graphics abstraction layer in Google Chrome versions before 151.0.7922.72. It enables a remote attacker to extract potentially sensitive information from process memory through a specially crafted HTML page. The issue is classified under CWE-200 (Exposure of Sensitive Information). The CVSS vector indicates the attack requires no privileges and user interaction, with a high impact on confidentiality but no impact on integrity or availability.
Potential Impact
An attacker can remotely cause information disclosure of sensitive data from the Chrome process memory. This could lead to leakage of confidential information without requiring user privileges, but user interaction is necessary. There is no impact on system integrity or availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
The vendor advisory linked does not explicitly state the availability of a patch or remediation level. The affected version is prior to 151.0.7922.72, implying that updating to version 151.0.7922.72 or later may address the issue. Users should apply the latest stable Chrome updates as recommended by Google. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance.
CVE-2026-17683: Inappropriate implementation in Google Chrome
Description
CVE-2026-17683 is a vulnerability in Google Chrome's ANGLE component prior to version 151.0.7922.72. It allows a remote attacker to potentially obtain sensitive information from process memory by using a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 6.5, indicating medium severity. No known exploits are reported in the wild. The vendor advisory does not explicitly confirm patch availability or remediation level.
CVSS v3.1
Score 6.5medium
Affected software
Chrome
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves an inappropriate implementation in the ANGLE graphics abstraction layer in Google Chrome versions before 151.0.7922.72. It enables a remote attacker to extract potentially sensitive information from process memory through a specially crafted HTML page. The issue is classified under CWE-200 (Exposure of Sensitive Information). The CVSS vector indicates the attack requires no privileges and user interaction, with a high impact on confidentiality but no impact on integrity or availability.
Potential Impact
An attacker can remotely cause information disclosure of sensitive data from the Chrome process memory. This could lead to leakage of confidential information without requiring user privileges, but user interaction is necessary. There is no impact on system integrity or availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
The vendor advisory linked does not explicitly state the availability of a patch or remediation level. The affected version is prior to 151.0.7922.72, implying that updating to version 151.0.7922.72 or later may address the issue. Users should apply the latest stable Chrome updates as recommended by Google. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-27T23:34:22.023Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/07/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0887107924.html","vendor":"Google"}]
Threat ID: 6a6aa0809c2644c7f849a791
Added to database: 07/30/2026, 00:53:20 UTC
Last enriched: 08/06/2026, 17:40:57 UTC
Last updated: 09/12/2026, 22:01:31 UTC
Views: 66
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