CVE-2026-17701: Out of bounds read in Google Chrome
CVE-2026-17701 is a high severity vulnerability in Google Chrome on Mac involving an out-of-bounds read in the ANGLE component. It allows a remote attacker who has compromised the renderer process to potentially escape the sandbox by using a crafted HTML page. This vulnerability affects Chrome versions prior to 151.0.7922.72 on Mac. No explicit patch or remediation level is stated in the provided data, but a vendor advisory link is available for further details.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability arises from insufficient validation of untrusted input in the ANGLE graphics engine within Google Chrome on Mac. An attacker with control over the renderer process could exploit this out-of-bounds read to perform a sandbox escape, potentially increasing their privileges on the system. The issue affects Chrome versions before 151.0.7922.72. The vendor advisory is referenced but does not explicitly state patch availability or remediation status in the provided data.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow a remote attacker who has already compromised the renderer process to escape the sandbox environment, potentially leading to further system compromise or privilege escalation on Mac systems running affected Chrome versions.
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. Until official fixes are confirmed, users should apply any available Chrome updates promptly and follow vendor instructions.
CVE-2026-17701: Out of bounds read in Google Chrome
Description
CVE-2026-17701 is a high severity vulnerability in Google Chrome on Mac involving an out-of-bounds read in the ANGLE component. It allows a remote attacker who has compromised the renderer process to potentially escape the sandbox by using a crafted HTML page. This vulnerability affects Chrome versions prior to 151.0.7922.72 on Mac. No explicit patch or remediation level is stated in the provided data, but a vendor advisory link is available for further details.
Affected software
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability arises from insufficient validation of untrusted input in the ANGLE graphics engine within Google Chrome on Mac. An attacker with control over the renderer process could exploit this out-of-bounds read to perform a sandbox escape, potentially increasing their privileges on the system. The issue affects Chrome versions before 151.0.7922.72. The vendor advisory is referenced but does not explicitly state patch availability or remediation status in the provided data.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow a remote attacker who has already compromised the renderer process to escape the sandbox environment, potentially leading to further system compromise or privilege escalation on Mac systems running affected Chrome versions.
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. Until official fixes are confirmed, users should apply any available Chrome updates promptly and follow vendor instructions.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-27T23:34:26.171Z
- 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: 6a6aa0839c2644c7f849a88b
Added to database: 07/30/2026, 00:53:23 UTC
Last enriched: 07/30/2026, 01:52:40 UTC
Last updated: 07/30/2026, 01:52:40 UTC
Views: 2
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