CVE-2026-17691: Out of bounds write in Google Chrome
CVE-2026-17691 is a critical out-of-bounds write vulnerability in the ANGLE component of Google Chrome on Windows. It affects versions prior to 151.0.7922.72 and could allow a remote attacker to potentially escape the browser sandbox by delivering a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability has a high CVSS score of 9.6, indicating severe impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Google has released Chrome version 151.0.7922.72 to address this issue.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves an out-of-bounds write in the ANGLE graphics engine used by Google Chrome on Windows platforms. Exploitation requires a user to visit a maliciously crafted HTML page, which could lead to a sandbox escape, allowing an attacker to execute code outside the browser's restricted environment. The flaw is fixed in Chrome version 151.0.7922.72. No known exploits in the wild have been reported at the time of publication.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow a remote attacker to escape the Chrome sandbox, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution with elevated privileges. This compromises the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. The vulnerability is rated critical with a CVSS score of 9.6.
Mitigation Recommendations
Users should update Google Chrome on Windows to version 151.0.7922.72 or later to remediate this vulnerability. The vendor advisory confirms that this update addresses the issue. No additional mitigation steps are indicated.
CVE-2026-17691: Out of bounds write in Google Chrome
Description
CVE-2026-17691 is a critical out-of-bounds write vulnerability in the ANGLE component of Google Chrome on Windows. It affects versions prior to 151.0.7922.72 and could allow a remote attacker to potentially escape the browser sandbox by delivering a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability has a high CVSS score of 9.6, indicating severe impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Google has released Chrome version 151.0.7922.72 to address this issue.
CVSS v3.1
Score 9.6critical
Affected software
Chrome
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves an out-of-bounds write in the ANGLE graphics engine used by Google Chrome on Windows platforms. Exploitation requires a user to visit a maliciously crafted HTML page, which could lead to a sandbox escape, allowing an attacker to execute code outside the browser's restricted environment. The flaw is fixed in Chrome version 151.0.7922.72. No known exploits in the wild have been reported at the time of publication.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow a remote attacker to escape the Chrome sandbox, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution with elevated privileges. This compromises the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. The vulnerability is rated critical with a CVSS score of 9.6.
Mitigation Recommendations
Users should update Google Chrome on Windows to version 151.0.7922.72 or later to remediate this vulnerability. The vendor advisory confirms that this update addresses the issue. No additional mitigation steps are indicated.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-27T23:34:23.827Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/07/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0887107924.html","vendor":"Google"}]
Threat ID: 6a6aa0829c2644c7f849a826
Added to database: 07/30/2026, 00:53:22 UTC
Last enriched: 08/06/2026, 17:41:48 UTC
Last updated: 09/11/2026, 07:31:52 UTC
Views: 50
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