CVE-2026-17771: Uninitialized Use in Google Chrome
CVE-2026-17771 is a medium severity vulnerability in Google Chrome's Skia component prior to version 151.0.7922.72. It involves uninitialized use that allows a remote attacker to leak cross-origin data via a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability does not affect integrity or availability but impacts confidentiality. No official remediation level or patch status is explicitly stated in the vendor advisory linked. The CVSS score is 4.3, reflecting a medium impact with network attack vector and user interaction required.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-17771) is an uninitialized use flaw in the Skia graphics library used by Google Chrome versions before 151.0.7922.72. Exploitation allows a remote attacker to leak cross-origin data by crafting a malicious HTML page, potentially exposing sensitive information across origins. The issue affects confidentiality but does not impact integrity or availability. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates the attack requires network access and user interaction but no privileges. The vendor advisory linked does not explicitly confirm patch availability or remediation level, so patch status is not confirmed.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows remote attackers to leak cross-origin data, impacting confidentiality. There is no reported impact on integrity or availability. Exploitation requires user interaction and network access. No known exploits in the wild have been reported.
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. Until official fixes are confirmed, users should exercise caution with untrusted web content and ensure their browsers are updated to the latest available versions.
CVE-2026-17771: Uninitialized Use in Google Chrome
Description
CVE-2026-17771 is a medium severity vulnerability in Google Chrome's Skia component prior to version 151.0.7922.72. It involves uninitialized use that allows a remote attacker to leak cross-origin data via a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability does not affect integrity or availability but impacts confidentiality. No official remediation level or patch status is explicitly stated in the vendor advisory linked. The CVSS score is 4.3, reflecting a medium impact with network attack vector and user interaction required.
CVSS v3.1
Score 4.3medium
Affected software
Chrome
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-17771) is an uninitialized use flaw in the Skia graphics library used by Google Chrome versions before 151.0.7922.72. Exploitation allows a remote attacker to leak cross-origin data by crafting a malicious HTML page, potentially exposing sensitive information across origins. The issue affects confidentiality but does not impact integrity or availability. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates the attack requires network access and user interaction but no privileges. The vendor advisory linked does not explicitly confirm patch availability or remediation level, so patch status is not confirmed.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows remote attackers to leak cross-origin data, impacting confidentiality. There is no reported impact on integrity or availability. Exploitation requires user interaction and network access. No known exploits in the wild have been reported.
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. Until official fixes are confirmed, users should exercise caution with untrusted web content and ensure their browsers are updated to the latest available versions.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-27T23:34:42.002Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/07/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0887107924.html","vendor":"Google"}]
Threat ID: 6a6aa0909c2644c7f849b1b7
Added to database: 07/30/2026, 00:53:36 UTC
Last enriched: 08/06/2026, 17:43:00 UTC
Last updated: 09/11/2026, 07:31:52 UTC
Views: 43
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