CVE-2026-17726: Integer overflow in Google Chrome
An integer overflow vulnerability exists in the WebGL component of Google Chrome on Android versions prior to 151.0.7922.72. This flaw could allow a remote attacker to potentially escape the browser sandbox by delivering a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability has been assigned CVE-2026-17726 and is rated critical with a CVSS score of 9.6.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-17726 is an integer overflow vulnerability in the WebGL implementation of Google Chrome on Android devices before version 151.0.7922.72. Exploitation of this vulnerability could enable a remote attacker to perform a sandbox escape by using a specially crafted HTML page. The vulnerability is recognized as critical by Chromium security with a high CVSS score of 9.6, indicating high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to escape the browser sandbox, potentially leading to full compromise of the affected device's browser environment. This could result in unauthorized code execution with elevated privileges within the browser context, impacting confidentiality, integrity, and availability of user data and browser operations.
Mitigation Recommendations
A fixed version, 151.0.7922.72, is available. Users and administrators should update Google Chrome on Android to version 151.0.7922.72 or later to remediate this vulnerability. The vendor advisory linked confirms the availability of this update. No additional mitigation steps are indicated.
CVE-2026-17726: Integer overflow in Google Chrome
Description
An integer overflow vulnerability exists in the WebGL component of Google Chrome on Android versions prior to 151.0.7922.72. This flaw could allow a remote attacker to potentially escape the browser sandbox by delivering a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability has been assigned CVE-2026-17726 and is rated critical with a CVSS score of 9.6.
CVSS v3.1
Score 9.6critical
Affected software
Chrome
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-17726 is an integer overflow vulnerability in the WebGL implementation of Google Chrome on Android devices before version 151.0.7922.72. Exploitation of this vulnerability could enable a remote attacker to perform a sandbox escape by using a specially crafted HTML page. The vulnerability is recognized as critical by Chromium security with a high CVSS score of 9.6, indicating high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to escape the browser sandbox, potentially leading to full compromise of the affected device's browser environment. This could result in unauthorized code execution with elevated privileges within the browser context, impacting confidentiality, integrity, and availability of user data and browser operations.
Mitigation Recommendations
A fixed version, 151.0.7922.72, is available. Users and administrators should update Google Chrome on Android to version 151.0.7922.72 or later to remediate this vulnerability. The vendor advisory linked confirms the availability of this update. No additional mitigation steps are indicated.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-27T23:34:31.860Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/07/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0887107924.html","vendor":"Google"}]
Threat ID: 6a6aa0869c2644c7f849a9a8
Added to database: 07/30/2026, 00:53:26 UTC
Last enriched: 08/06/2026, 17:00:32 UTC
Last updated: 09/12/2026, 22:01:31 UTC
Views: 57
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