CVE-2026-17881: Use after free in Google Chrome
CVE-2026-17881 is a high-severity use-after-free vulnerability in Google Chrome's WebXR component prior to version 151.0.7922.72. It involves an integer overflow that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code within the browser sandbox by delivering a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 8.8, indicating a critical impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No known exploits in the wild have been reported. A vendor advisory is available but does not explicitly state the patch status.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability is an integer overflow in the WebXR implementation of Google Chrome before version 151.0.7922.72. The flaw leads to a use-after-free condition that can be triggered remotely via a crafted HTML page, enabling arbitrary code execution inside the sandboxed environment of the browser. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates the attack requires no privileges and low attack complexity but requires user interaction. The impact includes high confidentiality, integrity, and availability consequences. The vendor advisory link is provided but does not explicitly confirm patch availability or remediation level.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code inside the Chrome sandbox, potentially compromising browser security and user data confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vulnerability is rated high severity with a CVSS score of 8.8, reflecting significant risk if exploited.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory at https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/07/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0887107924.html for current remediation guidance. Until a patch is confirmed, users should exercise caution when visiting untrusted websites and avoid interacting with suspicious WebXR content.
CVE-2026-17881: Use after free in Google Chrome
Description
CVE-2026-17881 is a high-severity use-after-free vulnerability in Google Chrome's WebXR component prior to version 151.0.7922.72. It involves an integer overflow that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code within the browser sandbox by delivering a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 8.8, indicating a critical impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No known exploits in the wild have been reported. A vendor advisory is available but does not explicitly state the patch status.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.8high
Affected software
Chrome
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability is an integer overflow in the WebXR implementation of Google Chrome before version 151.0.7922.72. The flaw leads to a use-after-free condition that can be triggered remotely via a crafted HTML page, enabling arbitrary code execution inside the sandboxed environment of the browser. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates the attack requires no privileges and low attack complexity but requires user interaction. The impact includes high confidentiality, integrity, and availability consequences. The vendor advisory link is provided but does not explicitly confirm patch availability or remediation level.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code inside the Chrome sandbox, potentially compromising browser security and user data confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vulnerability is rated high severity with a CVSS score of 8.8, reflecting significant risk if exploited.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory at https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/07/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0887107924.html for current remediation guidance. Until a patch is confirmed, users should exercise caution when visiting untrusted websites and avoid interacting with suspicious WebXR content.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-27T23:35:10.981Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/07/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0887107924.html","vendor":"Google"}]
Threat ID: 6a6aa09f9c2644c7f849b7f8
Added to database: 07/30/2026, 00:53:51 UTC
Last enriched: 08/06/2026, 17:03:32 UTC
Last updated: 09/11/2026, 19:31:53 UTC
Views: 53
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