CVE-2026-17875: Use after free in Google Chrome
A use-after-free vulnerability exists in the PDFium component of Google Chrome prior to version 151.0.7922.72. This flaw allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code within the sandbox by using a specially crafted PDF file. The vulnerability has a high severity rating with a CVSS score of 8.8. No known exploits in the wild have been reported. Google has released an update to address this issue.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-17875 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the PDFium library used by Google Chrome versions before 151.0.7922.72. This vulnerability enables remote attackers to execute arbitrary code inside Chrome's sandbox environment by delivering a crafted PDF file. The CVSS v3.1 score is 8.8, indicating high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vulnerability affects desktop versions of Chrome and was publicly disclosed on July 30, 2026. Google has published a stable channel update to fix this issue.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code within the sandboxed environment of Chrome, potentially compromising the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. However, no active exploits have been reported in the wild to date.
Mitigation Recommendations
Google has released an official update in Chrome version 151.0.7922.72 that fixes this vulnerability. Users and administrators should update to this version or later to remediate the issue. Patch status is confirmed by the vendor advisory. No additional mitigation steps are indicated by the vendor.
CVE-2026-17875: Use after free in Google Chrome
Description
A use-after-free vulnerability exists in the PDFium component of Google Chrome prior to version 151.0.7922.72. This flaw allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code within the sandbox by using a specially crafted PDF file. The vulnerability has a high severity rating with a CVSS score of 8.8. No known exploits in the wild have been reported. Google has released an update to address this issue.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.8high
Affected software
Chrome
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-17875 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the PDFium library used by Google Chrome versions before 151.0.7922.72. This vulnerability enables remote attackers to execute arbitrary code inside Chrome's sandbox environment by delivering a crafted PDF file. The CVSS v3.1 score is 8.8, indicating high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vulnerability affects desktop versions of Chrome and was publicly disclosed on July 30, 2026. Google has published a stable channel update to fix this issue.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code within the sandboxed environment of Chrome, potentially compromising the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. However, no active exploits have been reported in the wild to date.
Mitigation Recommendations
Google has released an official update in Chrome version 151.0.7922.72 that fixes this vulnerability. Users and administrators should update to this version or later to remediate the issue. Patch status is confirmed by the vendor advisory. No additional mitigation steps are indicated by the vendor.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-27T23:35:09.615Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/07/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0887107924.html","vendor":"Google"}]
Threat ID: 6a6aa09e9c2644c7f849b7ce
Added to database: 07/30/2026, 00:53:50 UTC
Last enriched: 08/06/2026, 17:03:11 UTC
Last updated: 09/12/2026, 22:01:31 UTC
Views: 53
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