CVE-2026-17935: Heap buffer overflow in Google Chrome
A heap buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the Codecs 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 specially crafted HTML page. The vulnerability has a high severity rating with a CVSS score of 8.8. No known exploits in the wild have been reported. Google has released an update to address this issue.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-17935 is a heap buffer overflow vulnerability in the Codecs module of Google Chrome versions before 151.0.7922.72. Exploitation requires a user to visit a maliciously crafted HTML page, which can trigger arbitrary code execution inside the browser sandbox. The vulnerability is rated high severity (CVSS 8.8) due to its potential impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vendor has published a stable channel update to fix this issue.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to arbitrary code execution within the sandboxed environment of Google Chrome, potentially compromising user data and system integrity. The vulnerability affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability with high impact. No active exploitation has been reported so far.
Mitigation Recommendations
Users should update Google Chrome to version 151.0.7922.72 or later, where this vulnerability is fixed. The vendor advisory confirms that the issue is addressed in this update. No additional mitigation steps are required beyond applying the official patch.
CVE-2026-17935: Heap buffer overflow in Google Chrome
Description
A heap buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the Codecs 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 specially crafted HTML page. The vulnerability has a high severity rating with a CVSS score of 8.8. No known exploits in the wild have been reported. Google has released an update to address this issue.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.8high
Affected software
Chrome
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-17935 is a heap buffer overflow vulnerability in the Codecs module of Google Chrome versions before 151.0.7922.72. Exploitation requires a user to visit a maliciously crafted HTML page, which can trigger arbitrary code execution inside the browser sandbox. The vulnerability is rated high severity (CVSS 8.8) due to its potential impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vendor has published a stable channel update to fix this issue.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to arbitrary code execution within the sandboxed environment of Google Chrome, potentially compromising user data and system integrity. The vulnerability affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability with high impact. No active exploitation has been reported so far.
Mitigation Recommendations
Users should update Google Chrome to version 151.0.7922.72 or later, where this vulnerability is fixed. The vendor advisory confirms that the issue is addressed in this update. No additional mitigation steps are required beyond applying the official patch.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-27T23:37:03.756Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/07/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0887107924.html","vendor":"Google"}]
Threat ID: 6a6aa0a79c2644c7f849ba94
Added to database: 07/30/2026, 00:53:59 UTC
Last enriched: 08/06/2026, 17:05:14 UTC
Last updated: 09/12/2026, 10:01:29 UTC
Views: 58
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