CVE-2026-17971: Inappropriate implementation in Google Chrome
CVE-2026-17971 is a high severity vulnerability in Google Chrome prior to version 151.0.7922.72. It involves an inappropriate implementation in the Frame component that allows a remote attacker to potentially perform out-of-bounds memory access via a crafted HTML page. This vulnerability is classified under CWE-125 (Out-of-bounds Read).
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability in Google Chrome's Frame implementation allows remote attackers to potentially cause out-of-bounds memory access by delivering a specially crafted HTML page. The issue affects versions prior to 151.0.7922.72. The CVSS v3.1 score is 8.8, indicating high severity with impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No known exploits are reported in the wild. The vendor has published an advisory but has not explicitly stated the remediation level or patch availability in the provided data.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could lead to unauthorized memory access, potentially allowing attackers to read or manipulate memory contents, which may result in information disclosure, data corruption, or denial of service. The CVSS score reflects high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
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, users should exercise caution when visiting untrusted websites and consider using security features such as sandboxing and site isolation.
CVE-2026-17971: Inappropriate implementation in Google Chrome
Description
CVE-2026-17971 is a high severity vulnerability in Google Chrome prior to version 151.0.7922.72. It involves an inappropriate implementation in the Frame component that allows a remote attacker to potentially perform out-of-bounds memory access via a crafted HTML page. This vulnerability is classified under CWE-125 (Out-of-bounds Read).
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.8high
Affected software
Chrome
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Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in Google Chrome's Frame implementation allows remote attackers to potentially cause out-of-bounds memory access by delivering a specially crafted HTML page. The issue affects versions prior to 151.0.7922.72. The CVSS v3.1 score is 8.8, indicating high severity with impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No known exploits are reported in the wild. The vendor has published an advisory but has not explicitly stated the remediation level or patch availability in the provided data.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could lead to unauthorized memory access, potentially allowing attackers to read or manipulate memory contents, which may result in information disclosure, data corruption, or denial of service. The CVSS score reflects high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
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, users should exercise caution when visiting untrusted websites and consider using security features such as sandboxing and site isolation.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-27T23:37:10.707Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/07/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0887107924.html","vendor":"Google"}]
Threat ID: 6a6aa0ad9c2644c7f849bd11
Added to database: 07/30/2026, 00:54:05 UTC
Last enriched: 08/06/2026, 17:45:50 UTC
Last updated: 09/12/2026, 10:01:29 UTC
Views: 44
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