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CVE-2026-17683: Inappropriate implementation in Google Chrome

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VulnerabilityCVE-2026-17683cvecve-2026-17683
Published: 07/30/2026 (07/30/2026, 00:18:52 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: Google
Product: Chrome

Description

CVE-2026-17683 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Chrome's ANGLE component prior to version 151.0.7922.72. It allows a remote attacker to potentially access sensitive information from process memory by using a crafted HTML page. The issue affects desktop versions of Chrome before the fixed release. No confirmed exploits in the wild have been reported. A vendor advisory is available but does not explicitly state the patch status or remediation details.

Affected software

Affected versions
=151.0.7922.72<151.0.7922.72

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Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 07/30/2026, 02:23:03 UTC

Technical Analysis

This vulnerability arises from an inappropriate implementation in the ANGLE graphics abstraction layer within Google Chrome versions before 151.0.7922.72. Exploitation involves a remote attacker delivering a specially crafted HTML page that can lead to unauthorized disclosure of potentially sensitive information from the browser's process memory. The vulnerability is classified as high severity by Chromium security. The vendor advisory linked corresponds to a stable channel update but does not explicitly confirm the presence of a fix or mitigation steps.

Potential Impact

Successful exploitation could result in the disclosure of sensitive information from Chrome's process memory to a remote attacker. This could compromise user data confidentiality within the affected browser session. There are no reports of active exploitation in the wild at this time.

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 update to Chrome version 151.0.7922.72 or later once confirmed to contain the fix. Until then, exercise caution when browsing untrusted websites.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
Chrome
Date Reserved
2026-07-27T23:34:22.023Z
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: 6a6aa0809c2644c7f849a791

Added to database: 07/30/2026, 00:53:20 UTC

Last enriched: 07/30/2026, 02:23:03 UTC

Last updated: 07/30/2026, 02:23:03 UTC

Views: 2

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