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CVE-2026-17924: Use after free in Google Chrome

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VulnerabilityCVE-2026-17924cvecve-2026-17924
Published: 07/30/2026 (07/30/2026, 00:25:29 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: Google
Product: Chrome

Description

CVE-2026-17924 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the DNS component of Google Chrome prior to version 151.0.7922.72. It allows a remote attacker who has already compromised the renderer process to potentially escape the sandbox by using a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability is classified with low severity by Chromium security. There is no explicit patch status provided in the data, but the affected version is exactly 151.0.7922.72, implying that versions prior to this are vulnerable.

Affected software

GitHub Actionsmore threats →ai
chromium/chromium
pkg:github/chromium/chromium
Affected versions
<151.0.7922.72

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AILast updated: 07/30/2026, 02:24:50 UTC

Technical Analysis

This vulnerability involves a use-after-free condition in the DNS handling of Google Chrome before version 151.0.7922.72. An attacker who has compromised the renderer process could exploit this flaw to perform a sandbox escape, increasing their privileges beyond the renderer sandbox. The issue is categorized as low severity by Chromium security. No CVSS score is available, and no explicit remediation level or patch information is provided in the input data. The vendor advisory URL is provided but does not explicitly confirm patch status in the input.

Potential Impact

A remote attacker with control over the renderer process can leverage this use-after-free vulnerability to potentially escape the sandbox environment, which could lead to increased privileges on the host system. However, the severity is rated low, indicating limited impact 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. Until confirmation, users should update to the latest Chrome version beyond 151.0.7922.72 once available to mitigate this vulnerability.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
Chrome
Date Reserved
2026-07-27T23:37:01.494Z
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: 6a6aa0a59c2644c7f849ba53

Added to database: 07/30/2026, 00:53:57 UTC

Last enriched: 07/30/2026, 02:24:50 UTC

Last updated: 07/30/2026, 03:12:07 UTC

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