CVE-2026-17685: Use after free in Google Chrome
A use-after-free vulnerability exists in the Autofill component of Google Chrome versions prior to 151.0.7922.72. This flaw allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code within the browser's sandbox by crafting a malicious HTML page. The vulnerability is classified with high severity by Chromium security. The issue affects Chrome desktop versions before 151.0.7922.72. No explicit patch status is provided in the input data, but a vendor advisory link is available for further details.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-17685 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the Autofill feature of Google Chrome prior to version 151.0.7922.72. Exploitation involves a remote attacker delivering a crafted HTML page that triggers the use-after-free condition, enabling arbitrary code execution inside the sandboxed environment. The vulnerability is rated high severity by Chromium security. The vendor advisory is referenced but does not explicitly state the patch status in the provided data.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code within the sandbox of the affected Chrome browser, potentially compromising the security boundary of the browser process. This could lead to unauthorized actions or data exposure within the sandbox context.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed from the provided data. Users and administrators should consult the official Google Chrome stable channel update advisory at https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/07/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0887107924.html for the latest remediation guidance and apply updates as recommended by Google.
CVE-2026-17685: Use after free in Google Chrome
Description
A use-after-free vulnerability exists in the Autofill component of Google Chrome versions prior to 151.0.7922.72. This flaw allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code within the browser's sandbox by crafting a malicious HTML page. The vulnerability is classified with high severity by Chromium security. The issue affects Chrome desktop versions before 151.0.7922.72. No explicit patch status is provided in the input data, but a vendor advisory link is available for further details.
Affected software
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-17685 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the Autofill feature of Google Chrome prior to version 151.0.7922.72. Exploitation involves a remote attacker delivering a crafted HTML page that triggers the use-after-free condition, enabling arbitrary code execution inside the sandboxed environment. The vulnerability is rated high severity by Chromium security. The vendor advisory is referenced but does not explicitly state the patch status in the provided data.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code within the sandbox of the affected Chrome browser, potentially compromising the security boundary of the browser process. This could lead to unauthorized actions or data exposure within the sandbox context.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed from the provided data. Users and administrators should consult the official Google Chrome stable channel update advisory at https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/07/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0887107924.html for the latest remediation guidance and apply updates as recommended by Google.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-27T23:34:22.438Z
- 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: 6a6aa0809c2644c7f849a799
Added to database: 07/30/2026, 00:53:20 UTC
Last enriched: 07/30/2026, 02:22:47 UTC
Last updated: 07/30/2026, 02:22:47 UTC
Views: 2
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