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CVE-2026-17891: Use after free in Google Chrome

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Medium
VulnerabilityCVE-2026-17891cvecve-2026-17891
Published: 07/30/2026 (07/30/2026, 00:19:49 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: Google
Product: 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

Affected versions
=151.0.7922.72<151.0.7922.72

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AILast updated: 07/30/2026, 02:55:17 UTC

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.

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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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