CVE-2026-17694: Use after free in Google Chrome
A use-after-free vulnerability exists in the DOM 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 delivering a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability is classified as high severity by Chromium security. No explicit patch status is confirmed in the provided data, but a vendor advisory URL is available for further details.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-17694 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the DOM of Google Chrome before version 151.0.7922.72. Exploitation involves a remote attacker crafting a malicious HTML page that triggers the flaw, enabling arbitrary code execution inside the sandboxed environment of the browser. The vulnerability is rated high severity by Chromium security. The vendor advisory link is provided but does not explicitly confirm patch or remediation status in the input data.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows remote code execution within the sandbox of Google Chrome, potentially enabling attackers to run arbitrary code on the victim's system with the browser's privileges. This could lead to compromise of user data or further attacks within the sandbox constraints.
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 monitor this advisory for updates and apply any official fixes once available.
CVE-2026-17694: Use after free in Google Chrome
Description
A use-after-free vulnerability exists in the DOM 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 delivering a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability is classified as high severity by Chromium security. No explicit patch status is confirmed in the provided data, but a vendor advisory URL is available for further details.
Affected software
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-17694 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the DOM of Google Chrome before version 151.0.7922.72. Exploitation involves a remote attacker crafting a malicious HTML page that triggers the flaw, enabling arbitrary code execution inside the sandboxed environment of the browser. The vulnerability is rated high severity by Chromium security. The vendor advisory link is provided but does not explicitly confirm patch or remediation status in the input data.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows remote code execution within the sandbox of Google Chrome, potentially enabling attackers to run arbitrary code on the victim's system with the browser's privileges. This could lead to compromise of user data or further attacks within the sandbox constraints.
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 monitor this advisory for updates and apply any official fixes once available.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-27T23:34:24.553Z
- 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: 6a6aa0829c2644c7f849a832
Added to database: 07/30/2026, 00:53:22 UTC
Last enriched: 07/30/2026, 02:07:15 UTC
Last updated: 07/30/2026, 02:07:15 UTC
Views: 2
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