CVE-2026-17801: Out of bounds memory access in Google Chrome
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)
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
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.
CVE-2026-17801: Out of bounds memory access in Google 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
Affected software
Chrome
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
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.
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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