CVE-2026-17891: Use after free in Google Chrome
CVE-2026-17891 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the ANGLE component of Google Chrome on Android versions prior to 151.0.7922.72. This flaw could allow a remote attacker who has already compromised the renderer process to potentially escape the sandbox by using a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability is rated with medium severity by Chromium security. No CVSS score is provided, and the vendor advisory does not explicitly confirm patch availability or remediation status.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves a use-after-free condition in the ANGLE graphics abstraction layer within Google Chrome on Android. Exploitation requires prior compromise of the renderer process and could lead to sandbox escape, increasing the attacker's privileges beyond the renderer sandbox. The affected version is specifically identified as 151.0.7922.72, implying versions before this are vulnerable. The vendor advisory link is provided but does not explicitly state patch or remediation details in the input data.
Potential Impact
A successful exploit could allow an attacker with control over the renderer process to escape the sandbox, potentially leading to further compromise of the device. This elevates the risk from a renderer compromise to a broader system compromise on affected Android devices running vulnerable Chrome versions.
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 and applied, users should exercise caution with untrusted web content and consider updating Chrome to the latest available version.
CVE-2026-17891: Use after free in Google Chrome
Description
CVE-2026-17891 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the ANGLE component of Google Chrome on Android versions prior to 151.0.7922.72. This flaw could allow a remote attacker who has already compromised the renderer process to potentially escape the sandbox by using a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability is rated with medium severity by Chromium security. No CVSS score is provided, and the vendor advisory does not explicitly confirm patch availability or remediation status.
Affected software
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves a use-after-free condition in the ANGLE graphics abstraction layer within Google Chrome on Android. Exploitation requires prior compromise of the renderer process and could lead to sandbox escape, increasing the attacker's privileges beyond the renderer sandbox. The affected version is specifically identified as 151.0.7922.72, implying versions before this are vulnerable. The vendor advisory link is provided but does not explicitly state patch or remediation details in the input data.
Potential Impact
A successful exploit could allow an attacker with control over the renderer process to escape the sandbox, potentially leading to further compromise of the device. This elevates the risk from a renderer compromise to a broader system compromise on affected Android devices running vulnerable Chrome versions.
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 and applied, users should exercise caution with untrusted web content and consider updating Chrome to the latest available version.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-27T23:35:13.304Z
- 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: 6a6aa0a19c2644c7f849b8fa
Added to database: 07/30/2026, 00:53:53 UTC
Last enriched: 07/30/2026, 02:55:17 UTC
Last updated: 07/30/2026, 02:55:17 UTC
Views: 2
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