CVE-2026-17705: Integer overflow in Google Chrome
An integer overflow vulnerability exists in the libxml component of Google Chrome prior to version 151.0.7922.72. This flaw allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code within the sandbox by delivering a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability is classified with high severity by Chromium security. A vendor advisory is available but does not explicitly state the patch status or remediation details.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-17705 is an integer overflow vulnerability in the libxml library used by Google Chrome versions before 151.0.7922.72. Exploitation of this flaw can lead to remote code execution inside the sandbox environment via a specially crafted HTML page. Although the vulnerability is rated high severity, the vendor advisory linked does not explicitly confirm if a patch has been released or provide remediation instructions. The affected version is identified as exactly 151.0.7922.72, implying versions prior to this are vulnerable.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code inside the Chrome sandbox, potentially compromising the security boundary and leading to unauthorized actions within the browser environment.
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 confirmation, users should consider updating to the latest Chrome version beyond 151.0.7922.72 once available.
CVE-2026-17705: Integer overflow in Google Chrome
Description
An integer overflow vulnerability exists in the libxml component of Google Chrome prior to version 151.0.7922.72. This flaw allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code within the sandbox by delivering a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability is classified with high severity by Chromium security. 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
CVE-2026-17705 is an integer overflow vulnerability in the libxml library used by Google Chrome versions before 151.0.7922.72. Exploitation of this flaw can lead to remote code execution inside the sandbox environment via a specially crafted HTML page. Although the vulnerability is rated high severity, the vendor advisory linked does not explicitly confirm if a patch has been released or provide remediation instructions. The affected version is identified as exactly 151.0.7922.72, implying versions prior to this are vulnerable.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code inside the Chrome sandbox, potentially compromising the security boundary and leading to unauthorized actions within the browser environment.
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 confirmation, users should consider updating to the latest Chrome version beyond 151.0.7922.72 once available.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-27T23:34:27.091Z
- 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: 6a6aa0839c2644c7f849a89b
Added to database: 07/30/2026, 00:53:23 UTC
Last enriched: 07/30/2026, 01:37:48 UTC
Last updated: 07/30/2026, 01:37:48 UTC
Views: 2
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