CVE-2026-17924: Use after free in Google Chrome
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.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
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.
CVE-2026-17924: Use after free in Google 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
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
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.
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
Views: 2
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