CVE-2026-17971: Inappropriate implementation in Google Chrome
CVE-2026-17971 is a low severity vulnerability in Google Chrome prior to version 151.0.7922.72. It involves an inappropriate implementation in the Frame component that could allow a remote attacker to potentially perform out of bounds memory access via a crafted HTML page. No known exploits are reported in the wild. The vulnerability affects Chrome desktop versions before 151.0.7922.72.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability in Google Chrome's Frame implementation allows a remote attacker to potentially trigger out of bounds memory access by delivering a specially crafted HTML page. The issue affects versions prior to 151.0.7922.72. The vulnerability is classified as low severity by Chromium security. There is no CVSS score available. The vendor has published an advisory linked to a stable channel update, indicating remediation is likely included in version 151.0.7922.72 or later.
Potential Impact
An attacker could potentially cause out of bounds memory access remotely, which may lead to memory corruption or instability in the browser. The severity is rated low, suggesting limited impact or difficulty in exploitation. No known active exploits have been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Users should update Google Chrome to version 151.0.7922.72 or later to address this vulnerability. The vendor advisory linked corresponds to a stable channel update that includes the fix. No additional mitigation actions are indicated.
CVE-2026-17971: Inappropriate implementation in Google Chrome
Description
CVE-2026-17971 is a low severity vulnerability in Google Chrome prior to version 151.0.7922.72. It involves an inappropriate implementation in the Frame component that could allow a remote attacker to potentially perform out of bounds memory access via a crafted HTML page. No known exploits are reported in the wild. The vulnerability affects Chrome desktop versions before 151.0.7922.72.
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in Google Chrome's Frame implementation allows a remote attacker to potentially trigger out of bounds memory access by delivering a specially crafted HTML page. The issue affects versions prior to 151.0.7922.72. The vulnerability is classified as low severity by Chromium security. There is no CVSS score available. The vendor has published an advisory linked to a stable channel update, indicating remediation is likely included in version 151.0.7922.72 or later.
Potential Impact
An attacker could potentially cause out of bounds memory access remotely, which may lead to memory corruption or instability in the browser. The severity is rated low, suggesting limited impact or difficulty in exploitation. No known active exploits have been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Users should update Google Chrome to version 151.0.7922.72 or later to address this vulnerability. The vendor advisory linked corresponds to a stable channel update that includes the fix. No additional mitigation actions are indicated.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-27T23:37:10.707Z
- 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: 6a6aa0ad9c2644c7f849bd11
Added to database: 07/30/2026, 00:54:05 UTC
Last enriched: 07/30/2026, 01:39:53 UTC
Last updated: 07/30/2026, 02:12:02 UTC
Views: 3
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