CVE-2026-17721: Out of bounds write in Google Chrome
An out of bounds write vulnerability exists in the ANGLE component of Google Chrome versions prior to 151.0.7922.72. This flaw could allow a remote attacker to potentially escape the browser sandbox by using a specially crafted HTML page. The issue is classified with high severity by Chromium security. No CVSS score is provided. The vulnerability affects Chrome versions before 151.0.7922.72.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-17721 is an out of bounds write vulnerability in the ANGLE graphics component of Google Chrome. It affects versions prior to 151.0.7922.72. Exploitation could allow a remote attacker to perform a sandbox escape via a crafted HTML page, potentially leading to code execution outside the browser's sandbox. The vulnerability is publicly disclosed and assigned a high severity rating by Chromium security. No official remediation level or patch link is explicitly stated in the provided data, but a vendor advisory URL is available for further details.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow a remote attacker to escape the Chrome sandbox, potentially leading to execution of arbitrary code with higher privileges than normally allowed within the browser context. This elevates the risk of system compromise through crafted web content.
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. Users and administrators should monitor this advisory for updates and apply any official fixes once available.
CVE-2026-17721: Out of bounds write in Google Chrome
Description
An out of bounds write vulnerability exists in the ANGLE component of Google Chrome versions prior to 151.0.7922.72. This flaw could allow a remote attacker to potentially escape the browser sandbox by using a specially crafted HTML page. The issue is classified with high severity by Chromium security. No CVSS score is provided. The vulnerability affects Chrome versions before 151.0.7922.72.
Affected software
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-17721 is an out of bounds write vulnerability in the ANGLE graphics component of Google Chrome. It affects versions prior to 151.0.7922.72. Exploitation could allow a remote attacker to perform a sandbox escape via a crafted HTML page, potentially leading to code execution outside the browser's sandbox. The vulnerability is publicly disclosed and assigned a high severity rating by Chromium security. No official remediation level or patch link is explicitly stated in the provided data, but a vendor advisory URL is available for further details.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow a remote attacker to escape the Chrome sandbox, potentially leading to execution of arbitrary code with higher privileges than normally allowed within the browser context. This elevates the risk of system compromise through crafted web content.
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. Users and administrators should monitor this advisory for updates and apply any official fixes once available.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-27T23:34:30.725Z
- 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: 6a6aa0869c2644c7f849a994
Added to database: 07/30/2026, 00:53:26 UTC
Last enriched: 07/30/2026, 01:07:38 UTC
Last updated: 07/30/2026, 01:07:38 UTC
Views: 2
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