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CVE-2026-17832: Use after free in Google Chrome

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Critical
Published: 07/30/2026 (07/30/2026, 00:19:33 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: Google
Product: Chrome

Description

Use after free in ANGLE in Google Chrome prior to 151.0.7922.72 allowed a remote attacker who had compromised the renderer process 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
GitHub Actionsmore threats →ai
chromium/chromium
pkg:github/chromium/chromium
Affected versions
<151.0.7922.72

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AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 08/06/2026, 16:42:28 UTC

Technical Analysis

This vulnerability involves a use-after-free condition in the ANGLE graphics abstraction layer within Google Chrome versions before 151.0.7922.72. An attacker who has already compromised the renderer process could exploit this flaw to perform a sandbox escape, thereby gaining elevated privileges beyond the renderer sandbox. The vulnerability is remote and requires user interaction (UI:R) but does not require prior privileges (PR:N). The CVSS vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, and critical impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

Potential Impact

Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to escape the Chrome sandbox, potentially leading to full system compromise or unauthorized access to sensitive information. The vulnerability affects the security boundaries of the browser, increasing the risk of privilege escalation and system-level attacks.

Mitigation Recommendations

A fix is available in Google Chrome version 151.0.7922.72. Users and administrators should update to this version or later to remediate the vulnerability. Refer to the official Google Chrome stable channel update advisory at https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/07/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0887107924.html for detailed patch information and update instructions.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
Chrome
Date Reserved
2026-07-27T23:34:59.976Z
State
PUBLISHED
Vendor Advisory Urls
[{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/07/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0887107924.html","vendor":"Google"}]

Threat ID: 6a6aa0989c2644c7f849b5ef

Added to database: 07/30/2026, 00:53:44 UTC

Last enriched: 08/06/2026, 16:42:28 UTC

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

Views: 44

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