CVE-2026-17914: Side-channel information leakage in Google Chrome
A side-channel information leakage vulnerability exists in the Skia component of Google Chrome prior to version 151.0.7922.72. This flaw allows a remote attacker to potentially obtain sensitive information from process memory by using a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability is classified with low severity by the Chromium security team. There is no explicit patch or remediation level stated in the provided data, but the affected version is identified as exactly 151.0.7922.72, implying that the issue affects versions before this release.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-17914 is a side-channel information leakage vulnerability in the Skia graphics library used by Google Chrome. It affects Chrome versions prior to 151.0.7922.72. An attacker can exploit this vulnerability remotely by delivering a specially crafted HTML page that leverages the side-channel to extract potentially sensitive information from the browser's process memory. The Chromium security team has rated this vulnerability as low severity. No CVSS score or explicit remediation level is provided in the source data. The vendor advisory URL is available but does not explicitly confirm patch status in the provided input.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows remote attackers to obtain potentially sensitive information from the process memory of affected Chrome browsers. The impact is limited to information disclosure without indication of further compromise or code execution. The severity is low, indicating limited risk or difficulty in exploitation.
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 once confirmed to be fixed. No other mitigation steps are indicated by the vendor advisory content provided.
CVE-2026-17914: Side-channel information leakage in Google Chrome
Description
A side-channel information leakage vulnerability exists in the Skia component of Google Chrome prior to version 151.0.7922.72. This flaw allows a remote attacker to potentially obtain sensitive information from process memory by using a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability is classified with low severity by the Chromium security team. There is no explicit patch or remediation level stated in the provided data, but the affected version is identified as exactly 151.0.7922.72, implying that the issue affects versions before this release.
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-17914 is a side-channel information leakage vulnerability in the Skia graphics library used by Google Chrome. It affects Chrome versions prior to 151.0.7922.72. An attacker can exploit this vulnerability remotely by delivering a specially crafted HTML page that leverages the side-channel to extract potentially sensitive information from the browser's process memory. The Chromium security team has rated this vulnerability as low severity. No CVSS score or explicit remediation level is provided in the source data. The vendor advisory URL is available but does not explicitly confirm patch status in the provided input.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows remote attackers to obtain potentially sensitive information from the process memory of affected Chrome browsers. The impact is limited to information disclosure without indication of further compromise or code execution. The severity is low, indicating limited risk or difficulty in exploitation.
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 once confirmed to be fixed. No other mitigation steps are indicated by the vendor advisory content provided.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-27T23:36:59.309Z
- 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: 6a6aa0a49c2644c7f849b9e0
Added to database: 07/30/2026, 00:53:56 UTC
Last enriched: 07/30/2026, 02:38:40 UTC
Last updated: 07/30/2026, 03:32:08 UTC
Views: 2
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