CVE-2026-17723: Use after free in Google Chrome
A use-after-free vulnerability exists in the Media component of Google Chrome on Windows platforms prior to version 151.0.7922.72. This flaw allows a remote attacker who has already compromised the renderer process to potentially escape the browser's sandbox by using a specially crafted HTML page. The vulnerability is classified with high severity by Chromium security. No explicit patch status is provided in the input, but a vendor advisory link is available for further details.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-17723 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the Media component of Google Chrome on Windows. It affects versions prior to 151.0.7922.72. Exploitation requires prior compromise of the renderer process and can lead to sandbox escape via crafted HTML content. The vulnerability is rated high severity by Chromium security. The vendor advisory is linked but does not explicitly state patch availability or remediation level in the provided data.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker with control over the renderer process to escape the sandbox, potentially leading to increased privileges or further system compromise. This elevates the risk beyond typical renderer process attacks by breaking sandbox containment.
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 should apply updates to Chrome promptly once a fix is confirmed available.
CVE-2026-17723: Use after free in Google Chrome
Description
A use-after-free vulnerability exists in the Media component of Google Chrome on Windows platforms prior to version 151.0.7922.72. This flaw allows a remote attacker who has already compromised the renderer process to potentially escape the browser's sandbox by using a specially crafted HTML page. The vulnerability is classified with high severity by Chromium security. No explicit patch status is provided in the input, but a vendor advisory link is available for further details.
Affected software
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-17723 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the Media component of Google Chrome on Windows. It affects versions prior to 151.0.7922.72. Exploitation requires prior compromise of the renderer process and can lead to sandbox escape via crafted HTML content. The vulnerability is rated high severity by Chromium security. The vendor advisory is linked but does not explicitly state patch availability or remediation level in the provided data.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker with control over the renderer process to escape the sandbox, potentially leading to increased privileges or further system compromise. This elevates the risk beyond typical renderer process attacks by breaking sandbox containment.
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 should apply updates to Chrome promptly once a fix is confirmed available.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-27T23:34:31.200Z
- 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: 6a6aa0869c2644c7f849a99c
Added to database: 07/30/2026, 00:53:26 UTC
Last enriched: 07/30/2026, 01:07:24 UTC
Last updated: 07/30/2026, 01:07:24 UTC
Views: 2
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