CVE-2026-17683: Inappropriate implementation in Google Chrome
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.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
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.
CVE-2026-17683: Inappropriate implementation in Google 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
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
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.
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
Community Reviews
0 reviewsCrowdsource mitigation strategies, share intel context, and vote on the most helpful responses. Sign in to add your voice and help keep defenders ahead.
Want to contribute mitigation steps or threat intel context? Sign in or create an account to join the community discussion.
Actions
Updates to AI analysis require Pro Console access. Upgrade inside Console → Billing.
Need more coverage?
Upgrade to Pro Console for AI refresh and higher limits.
For incident response and remediation, OffSeq services can help resolve threats faster.
Latest Threats
Check if your credentials are on the dark web
Instant breach scanning across billions of leaked records. Free tier available.