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CVE-2026-17811: Use after free in Google Chrome

0
High
Published: 07/30/2026 (07/30/2026, 00:19:28 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: Google
Product: Chrome

Description

Use after free in ANGLE in Google Chrome on Windows 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 7.1high

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

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, 16:53:00 UTC

Technical Analysis

This vulnerability involves a use-after-free condition in the ANGLE graphics component of Google Chrome on Windows platforms before version 151.0.7922.72. Exploitation requires user interaction via a specially crafted HTML page and could lead to sandbox escape, compromising the browser's security boundaries. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, scope changed, and impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability at a low level. Google has published a stable channel update to fix this issue.

Potential Impact

Successful exploitation could allow a remote attacker to escape the Chrome sandbox, potentially leading to limited compromise of the system by bypassing security restrictions. The impact includes partial loss of confidentiality, integrity, and availability within the affected environment. However, exploitation requires user interaction and a crafted HTML page.

Mitigation Recommendations

Users should update Google Chrome to version 151.0.7922.72 or later, where this vulnerability is fixed. The vendor advisory confirms a stable channel update is available. 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
2026-07-27T23:34:54.735Z
State
PUBLISHED
Vendor Advisory Urls
[{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/07/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0887107924.html","vendor":"Google"}]

Threat ID: 6a6aa0959c2644c7f849b55c

Added to database: 07/30/2026, 00:53:41 UTC

Last enriched: 08/06/2026, 16:53:00 UTC

Last updated: 09/12/2026, 13:12:56 UTC

Views: 63

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