CVE-2026-17896: Use after free in Google Chrome
A use-after-free vulnerability exists in the DevTools component of Google Chrome prior to version 151.0.7922.72. This flaw allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code within a sandbox environment by crafting a malicious HTML page. The vulnerability is classified with medium severity by Chromium security. No explicit patch or remediation level is stated in the provided data, but a vendor advisory link is available for further details.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-17896 is a use-after-free vulnerability in Google Chrome's DevTools affecting versions before 151.0.7922.72. Exploitation involves a remote attacker delivering a specially crafted HTML page that triggers arbitrary code execution inside Chrome's sandbox. The vulnerability is recognized as medium severity by Chromium security. The vendor advisory linked suggests a stable channel update, implying a fix may be available in or after version 151.0.7922.72, but explicit patch confirmation is not provided in the input data.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow remote code execution within the sandboxed environment of Chrome DevTools, potentially enabling an attacker to run arbitrary code. The impact is limited by the sandbox containment, reducing the risk compared to full system compromise. No known exploits in the wild have been reported at this time.
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. Users should update to Chrome version 151.0.7922.72 or later if advised by the vendor. No other specific mitigations are indicated in the provided data.
CVE-2026-17896: Use after free in Google Chrome
Description
A use-after-free vulnerability exists in the DevTools component of Google Chrome prior to version 151.0.7922.72. This flaw allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code within a sandbox environment by crafting a malicious HTML page. The vulnerability is classified with medium severity by Chromium security. No explicit patch or remediation level is stated in the provided data, but a vendor advisory link is available for further details.
Affected software
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-17896 is a use-after-free vulnerability in Google Chrome's DevTools affecting versions before 151.0.7922.72. Exploitation involves a remote attacker delivering a specially crafted HTML page that triggers arbitrary code execution inside Chrome's sandbox. The vulnerability is recognized as medium severity by Chromium security. The vendor advisory linked suggests a stable channel update, implying a fix may be available in or after version 151.0.7922.72, but explicit patch confirmation is not provided in the input data.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow remote code execution within the sandboxed environment of Chrome DevTools, potentially enabling an attacker to run arbitrary code. The impact is limited by the sandbox containment, reducing the risk compared to full system compromise. No known exploits in the wild have been reported at this time.
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. Users should update to Chrome version 151.0.7922.72 or later if advised by the vendor. No other specific mitigations are indicated in the provided data.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-27T23:35:14.385Z
- 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: 6a6aa0a19c2644c7f849b912
Added to database: 07/30/2026, 00:53:53 UTC
Last enriched: 07/30/2026, 02:54:23 UTC
Last updated: 07/30/2026, 02:54:23 UTC
Views: 4
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