CVE-2026-17712: Race in Google Chrome
A race condition vulnerability exists in the Skia component of Google Chrome on Mac systems prior to version 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 has a high severity rating with a CVSS score of 8.8. Google has released Chrome version 151.0.7922.72 which addresses this issue.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-17712 is a race condition vulnerability in the Skia graphics library used by Google Chrome on Mac platforms. Exploitation of this flaw can lead to remote code execution inside the sandboxed environment when a user visits a maliciously crafted HTML page. The vulnerability is rated high severity (CVSS 8.8) and affects Chrome versions prior to 151.0.7922.72. Google has published a stable channel update fixing this issue.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code within the sandbox of the Chrome browser on Mac, potentially compromising the security and integrity of the affected system. The impact includes full confidentiality, integrity, and availability loss within the sandboxed process.
Mitigation Recommendations
Users should update Google Chrome on Mac to version 151.0.7922.72 or later, as this version contains the official fix for the vulnerability. No additional mitigation steps are required beyond applying the update.
CVE-2026-17712: Race in Google Chrome
Description
A race condition vulnerability exists in the Skia component of Google Chrome on Mac systems prior to version 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 has a high severity rating with a CVSS score of 8.8. Google has released Chrome version 151.0.7922.72 which addresses this issue.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.8high
Affected software
Chrome
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-17712 is a race condition vulnerability in the Skia graphics library used by Google Chrome on Mac platforms. Exploitation of this flaw can lead to remote code execution inside the sandboxed environment when a user visits a maliciously crafted HTML page. The vulnerability is rated high severity (CVSS 8.8) and affects Chrome versions prior to 151.0.7922.72. Google has published a stable channel update fixing this issue.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code within the sandbox of the Chrome browser on Mac, potentially compromising the security and integrity of the affected system. The impact includes full confidentiality, integrity, and availability loss within the sandboxed process.
Mitigation Recommendations
Users should update Google Chrome on Mac to version 151.0.7922.72 or later, as this version contains the official fix for the vulnerability. No additional mitigation steps are required beyond applying the update.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-27T23:34:28.680Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/07/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0887107924.html","vendor":"Google"}]
Threat ID: 6a6aa0859c2644c7f849a949
Added to database: 07/30/2026, 00:53:25 UTC
Last enriched: 08/06/2026, 16:59:39 UTC
Last updated: 09/12/2026, 22:01:31 UTC
Views: 48
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