CVE-2026-17717: Integer overflow in Google Chrome
An integer overflow vulnerability exists in the ANGLE component of Google Chrome prior to version 151.0.7922.72. This flaw could allow a remote attacker to potentially escape the browser sandbox by crafting a malicious HTML page. The vulnerability is classified with high severity by Chromium security. No CVSS score is provided for this issue.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-17717 is an integer overflow vulnerability in the ANGLE graphics engine used by Google Chrome versions before 151.0.7922.72. Exploitation of this flaw could enable a remote attacker to bypass sandbox restrictions, potentially leading to code execution outside the browser's sandbox environment. The vulnerability affects desktop versions of Chrome and was publicly disclosed with a high severity rating by the Chromium security team. The vendor advisory linked indicates a stable channel update addressing this issue.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this integer overflow could allow a remote attacker to escape the Chrome sandbox, increasing the risk of executing arbitrary code on the host system with elevated privileges. This elevates the threat level beyond typical browser-based attacks confined within the sandbox.
Mitigation Recommendations
A fix is available in Google Chrome version 151.0.7922.72. Users and administrators should update to this version or later to remediate the vulnerability. Refer to the official Google Chrome stable channel update advisory at https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/07/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0887107924.html for detailed update instructions.
CVE-2026-17717: Integer overflow in Google Chrome
Description
An integer overflow vulnerability exists in the ANGLE component of Google Chrome prior to version 151.0.7922.72. This flaw could allow a remote attacker to potentially escape the browser sandbox by crafting a malicious HTML page. The vulnerability is classified with high severity by Chromium security. No CVSS score is provided for this issue.
Affected software
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-17717 is an integer overflow vulnerability in the ANGLE graphics engine used by Google Chrome versions before 151.0.7922.72. Exploitation of this flaw could enable a remote attacker to bypass sandbox restrictions, potentially leading to code execution outside the browser's sandbox environment. The vulnerability affects desktop versions of Chrome and was publicly disclosed with a high severity rating by the Chromium security team. The vendor advisory linked indicates a stable channel update addressing this issue.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this integer overflow could allow a remote attacker to escape the Chrome sandbox, increasing the risk of executing arbitrary code on the host system with elevated privileges. This elevates the threat level beyond typical browser-based attacks confined within the sandbox.
Mitigation Recommendations
A fix is available in Google Chrome version 151.0.7922.72. Users and administrators should update to this version or later to remediate the vulnerability. Refer to the official Google Chrome stable channel update advisory at https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/07/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0887107924.html for detailed update instructions.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-27T23:34:29.808Z
- 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: 6a6aa0859c2644c7f849a96b
Added to database: 07/30/2026, 00:53:25 UTC
Last enriched: 07/30/2026, 01:22:12 UTC
Last updated: 07/30/2026, 01:22:12 UTC
Views: 2
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