CVE-2026-17718: Use after free in Google Chrome
A use-after-free 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, and no known exploits are reported in the wild at this time.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-17718 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the ANGLE graphics abstraction layer within Google Chrome versions before 151.0.7922.72. Exploitation of this vulnerability could enable a remote attacker to perform a sandbox escape via a specially crafted HTML page. The vulnerability 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, but explicit patch status is not confirmed in the provided data.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to escape the Chrome sandbox, potentially leading to execution of arbitrary code outside the browser's restricted environment. This elevates the risk of system compromise beyond the browser context.
Mitigation Recommendations
A vendor advisory is available indicating a stable channel update; however, explicit patch or remediation status is not confirmed in the provided data. Users should apply the latest Chrome updates, specifically versions at or beyond 151.0.7922.72, to mitigate this vulnerability. Patch status is not yet confirmed—check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance.
CVE-2026-17718: Use after free in Google Chrome
Description
A use-after-free 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, and no known exploits are reported in the wild at this time.
Affected software
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-17718 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the ANGLE graphics abstraction layer within Google Chrome versions before 151.0.7922.72. Exploitation of this vulnerability could enable a remote attacker to perform a sandbox escape via a specially crafted HTML page. The vulnerability 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, but explicit patch status is not confirmed in the provided data.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to escape the Chrome sandbox, potentially leading to execution of arbitrary code outside the browser's restricted environment. This elevates the risk of system compromise beyond the browser context.
Mitigation Recommendations
A vendor advisory is available indicating a stable channel update; however, explicit patch or remediation status is not confirmed in the provided data. Users should apply the latest Chrome updates, specifically versions at or beyond 151.0.7922.72, to mitigate this vulnerability. Patch status is not yet confirmed—check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-27T23:34:30.031Z
- 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: 6a6aa0859c2644c7f849a970
Added to database: 07/30/2026, 00:53:25 UTC
Last enriched: 07/30/2026, 01:22:07 UTC
Last updated: 07/30/2026, 01:22:07 UTC
Views: 2
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