CVE-2026-17869: Out of bounds read in Google Chrome
An out of bounds read vulnerability exists in the WebXR component of Google Chrome prior to version 151.0.7922.72. This flaw allows a remote attacker to cause an out of bounds memory read by crafting a malicious HTML page. The issue is classified with medium severity by Chromium security. No known exploits are reported in the wild. The vulnerability affects versions before 151.0.7922.72.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-17869 is an out of bounds read vulnerability in the WebXR functionality of Google Chrome. It affects Chrome versions prior to 151.0.7922.72 and enables a remote attacker to perform an out of bounds memory read via a specially crafted HTML page. The vulnerability was publicly disclosed with medium severity and no CVSS score assigned. The vendor has published an advisory indicating the stable channel update to version 151.0.7922.72 addresses this issue.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows a remote attacker to read memory outside the intended bounds in the WebXR component of Chrome. This could potentially lead to information disclosure or other unintended behavior. However, the severity is rated medium, and no active exploits have been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Users should update Google Chrome to version 151.0.7922.72 or later, where this vulnerability is fixed. The vendor advisory confirms that the stable channel update addresses the issue. No additional mitigation steps are indicated.
CVE-2026-17869: Out of bounds read in Google Chrome
Description
An out of bounds read vulnerability exists in the WebXR component of Google Chrome prior to version 151.0.7922.72. This flaw allows a remote attacker to cause an out of bounds memory read by crafting a malicious HTML page. The issue is classified with medium severity by Chromium security. No known exploits are reported in the wild. The vulnerability affects versions before 151.0.7922.72.
Affected software
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-17869 is an out of bounds read vulnerability in the WebXR functionality of Google Chrome. It affects Chrome versions prior to 151.0.7922.72 and enables a remote attacker to perform an out of bounds memory read via a specially crafted HTML page. The vulnerability was publicly disclosed with medium severity and no CVSS score assigned. The vendor has published an advisory indicating the stable channel update to version 151.0.7922.72 addresses this issue.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows a remote attacker to read memory outside the intended bounds in the WebXR component of Chrome. This could potentially lead to information disclosure or other unintended behavior. However, the severity is rated medium, and no active exploits have been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Users should update Google Chrome to version 151.0.7922.72 or later, where this vulnerability is fixed. The vendor advisory confirms that the stable channel update addresses the issue. No additional mitigation steps are indicated.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-27T23:35:08.293Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/07/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0887107924.html","vendor":"Google"}]
Threat ID: 6a6aa09c9c2644c7f849b764
Added to database: 07/30/2026, 00:53:48 UTC
Last enriched: 07/30/2026, 03:10:20 UTC
Last updated: 07/30/2026, 03:10:20 UTC
Views: 2
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