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CVE-2026-17801: Out of bounds memory access in Google Chrome

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Critical
Published: 07/30/2026 (07/30/2026, 00:19:25 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: Google
Product: Chrome

Description

Out of bounds read and write in ANGLE in Google Chrome prior to 151.0.7922.72 allowed a remote attacker to potentially perform a sandbox escape via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Medium)

CVSS v3.1

Score 9.6critical

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
Required
Scope
Changed
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected software

Google

Chrome

Affected versions
>=151.0.7922.72 <151.0.7922.72

AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 08/06/2026, 16:45:25 UTC

Technical Analysis

This vulnerability involves out-of-bounds memory access (CWE-125) in the ANGLE graphics engine within Google Chrome versions before 151.0.7922.72. Exploitation could enable a remote attacker to escape the browser sandbox, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution or system compromise. The vulnerability is triggered via a specially crafted HTML page. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 9.6, reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, scope change, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vendor advisory confirms the fix is included in Chrome 151.0.7922.72.

Potential Impact

Successful exploitation could allow a remote attacker to escape the Chrome sandbox, leading to full compromise of the affected system's confidentiality, integrity, and availability. This could enable arbitrary code execution outside the browser sandbox, increasing the risk of further system-level attacks.

Mitigation Recommendations

Users and administrators should update Google Chrome to version 151.0.7922.72 or later to remediate this vulnerability. The vendor advisory at https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/07/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0887107924.html confirms this update addresses the issue. No additional mitigation steps are indicated by the vendor.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
Chrome
Date Reserved
2026-07-27T23:34:48.990Z
State
PUBLISHED
Vendor Advisory Urls
[{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/07/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0887107924.html","vendor":"Google"}]

Threat ID: 6a6aa0949c2644c7f849b521

Added to database: 07/30/2026, 00:53:40 UTC

Last enriched: 08/06/2026, 16:45:25 UTC

Last updated: 09/12/2026, 22:01:31 UTC

Views: 52

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