CVE-2026-17918: Use after free in Google Chrome
A use-after-free vulnerability exists in the Sync component of Google Chrome prior to version 151.0.7922.72. This flaw allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code within the sandbox by delivering a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability is classified with low severity by Chromium security. The issue is addressed in Chrome version 151.0.7922.72.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-17918 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the Sync feature of Google Chrome versions before 151.0.7922.72. Exploitation requires a crafted HTML page that triggers arbitrary code execution inside the sandbox environment. The vulnerability is rated low severity by Chromium security. The vendor advisory indicates that the issue is fixed in Chrome 151.0.7922.72.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code inside the sandboxed environment of Chrome. However, the sandbox limits the potential impact, and the vulnerability is rated low severity. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Users should update Google Chrome to version 151.0.7922.72 or later to remediate this vulnerability. The vendor advisory confirms that this version contains the fix. No additional mitigation steps are indicated.
CVE-2026-17918: Use after free in Google Chrome
Description
A use-after-free vulnerability exists in the Sync component of Google Chrome prior to version 151.0.7922.72. This flaw allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code within the sandbox by delivering a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability is classified with low severity by Chromium security. The issue is addressed in Chrome version 151.0.7922.72.
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-17918 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the Sync feature of Google Chrome versions before 151.0.7922.72. Exploitation requires a crafted HTML page that triggers arbitrary code execution inside the sandbox environment. The vulnerability is rated low severity by Chromium security. The vendor advisory indicates that the issue is fixed in Chrome 151.0.7922.72.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code inside the sandboxed environment of Chrome. However, the sandbox limits the potential impact, and the vulnerability is rated low severity. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Users should update Google Chrome to version 151.0.7922.72 or later to remediate this vulnerability. The vendor advisory confirms that this version contains the fix. No additional mitigation steps are indicated.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-27T23:37:00.197Z
- 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: 6a6aa0a49c2644c7f849b9f0
Added to database: 07/30/2026, 00:53:56 UTC
Last enriched: 07/30/2026, 02:38:05 UTC
Last updated: 07/30/2026, 03:12:15 UTC
Views: 2
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