CVE-2026-17881: Use after free in Google Chrome
CVE-2026-17881 is a use-after-free vulnerability caused by an integer overflow in the WebXR component of Google Chrome. It affects versions prior to 151.0.7922.72 and allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code within the browser's sandbox via a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability has been assigned a medium severity by Chromium security. A vendor advisory is available but does not explicitly state the patch or remediation status.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
An integer overflow in the WebXR implementation of Google Chrome before version 151.0.7922.72 leads to a use-after-free condition. This flaw enables remote attackers to execute arbitrary code inside the sandbox environment by delivering a specially crafted HTML page. The vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2026-17881 and is rated medium severity by Chromium security. The vendor advisory link is provided but does not explicitly confirm patch availability or remediation details.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows remote code execution within the sandboxed environment of Google Chrome, potentially compromising the affected system's security boundaries. The impact is limited to code execution inside the sandbox, reducing the severity compared to full system compromise. No known exploits in the wild have been reported.
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 official fixes are confirmed, users should exercise caution when visiting untrusted websites that might host crafted HTML content targeting this vulnerability.
CVE-2026-17881: Use after free in Google Chrome
Description
CVE-2026-17881 is a use-after-free vulnerability caused by an integer overflow in the WebXR component of Google Chrome. It affects versions prior to 151.0.7922.72 and allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code within the browser's sandbox via a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability has been assigned a medium severity by Chromium security. A vendor advisory is available but does not explicitly state the patch or remediation status.
Affected software
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
An integer overflow in the WebXR implementation of Google Chrome before version 151.0.7922.72 leads to a use-after-free condition. This flaw enables remote attackers to execute arbitrary code inside the sandbox environment by delivering a specially crafted HTML page. The vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2026-17881 and is rated medium severity by Chromium security. The vendor advisory link is provided but does not explicitly confirm patch availability or remediation details.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows remote code execution within the sandboxed environment of Google Chrome, potentially compromising the affected system's security boundaries. The impact is limited to code execution inside the sandbox, reducing the severity compared to full system compromise. No known exploits in the wild have been reported.
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 official fixes are confirmed, users should exercise caution when visiting untrusted websites that might host crafted HTML content targeting this vulnerability.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-27T23:35:10.981Z
- 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: 6a6aa09f9c2644c7f849b7f8
Added to database: 07/30/2026, 00:53:51 UTC
Last enriched: 07/30/2026, 03:08:33 UTC
Last updated: 07/30/2026, 03:08:33 UTC
Views: 2
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