CVE-2026-17966: Inappropriate implementation in Google Chrome
CVE-2026-17966 is a medium severity vulnerability in Google Chrome on Mac systems prior to version 151.0.7922.72. It involves an inappropriate implementation in the Views component that allows a local attacker to access potentially sensitive information from process memory via a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability does not require user interaction or privileges and impacts confidentiality without affecting integrity or availability.
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Technical Summary
This vulnerability in Google Chrome for Mac arises from an inappropriate implementation in the Views component, which can be exploited by a local attacker to obtain sensitive information from process memory by delivering a specially crafted HTML page. The issue affects versions prior to 151.0.7922.72. The CVSS v3.1 score is 6.2, reflecting a medium severity with a local attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, unchanged scope, and high confidentiality impact. There is no indication of active exploitation in the wild. The vendor advisory linked does not explicitly state patch availability or remediation status.
Potential Impact
An attacker with local access to a vulnerable Mac system running Google Chrome prior to 151.0.7922.72 could exploit this vulnerability to read sensitive information from process memory, potentially leading to information disclosure. The vulnerability does not impact integrity or availability of the system or browser.
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 a patch is confirmed, limit local access to trusted users and monitor for updates from Google regarding this issue.
CVE-2026-17966: Inappropriate implementation in Google Chrome
Description
CVE-2026-17966 is a medium severity vulnerability in Google Chrome on Mac systems prior to version 151.0.7922.72. It involves an inappropriate implementation in the Views component that allows a local attacker to access potentially sensitive information from process memory via a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability does not require user interaction or privileges and impacts confidentiality without affecting integrity or availability.
CVSS v3.1
Score 6.2medium
Affected software
Chrome
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in Google Chrome for Mac arises from an inappropriate implementation in the Views component, which can be exploited by a local attacker to obtain sensitive information from process memory by delivering a specially crafted HTML page. The issue affects versions prior to 151.0.7922.72. The CVSS v3.1 score is 6.2, reflecting a medium severity with a local attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, unchanged scope, and high confidentiality impact. There is no indication of active exploitation in the wild. The vendor advisory linked does not explicitly state patch availability or remediation status.
Potential Impact
An attacker with local access to a vulnerable Mac system running Google Chrome prior to 151.0.7922.72 could exploit this vulnerability to read sensitive information from process memory, potentially leading to information disclosure. The vulnerability does not impact integrity or availability of the system or browser.
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 a patch is confirmed, limit local access to trusted users and monitor for updates from Google regarding this issue.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-27T23:37:09.789Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/07/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0887107924.html","vendor":"Google"}]
Threat ID: 6a6aa0ac9c2644c7f849bcbe
Added to database: 07/30/2026, 00:54:04 UTC
Last enriched: 08/06/2026, 17:16:14 UTC
Last updated: 09/12/2026, 22:01:31 UTC
Views: 40
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