CVE-2026-18017: Use after free in Google Chrome
CVE-2026-18017 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the Dawn component of Google Chrome prior to version 151.0.7922.72. This flaw could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code within the Chrome sandbox by delivering a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability is classified with low severity by Chromium security. There is no explicit patch status provided in the input data, but the affected version is identified as exactly 151.0.7922.72, implying that this version is vulnerable. No known exploits in the wild have been reported.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves a use-after-free condition in the Dawn component of Google Chrome versions before 151.0.7922.72. Exploitation requires a remote attacker to craft a malicious HTML page that triggers arbitrary code execution inside the sandbox environment. The issue is categorized as low severity by Chromium security. The affected version is exactly 151.0.7922.72. No CVSS score is provided, and no explicit remediation level or patch information is included in the data. The vendor advisory link is provided but does not specify patch status in the input.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow remote code execution within the sandboxed environment of Google Chrome, potentially enabling an attacker to run arbitrary code. However, the impact is considered low severity by the Chromium security team. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
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 official confirmation, users should update to the latest Chrome version once available to ensure protection against this vulnerability.
CVE-2026-18017: Use after free in Google Chrome
Description
CVE-2026-18017 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the Dawn component of Google Chrome prior to version 151.0.7922.72. This flaw could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code within the Chrome sandbox by delivering a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability is classified with low severity by Chromium security. There is no explicit patch status provided in the input data, but the affected version is identified as exactly 151.0.7922.72, implying that this version is vulnerable. No known exploits in the wild have been reported.
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves a use-after-free condition in the Dawn component of Google Chrome versions before 151.0.7922.72. Exploitation requires a remote attacker to craft a malicious HTML page that triggers arbitrary code execution inside the sandbox environment. The issue is categorized as low severity by Chromium security. The affected version is exactly 151.0.7922.72. No CVSS score is provided, and no explicit remediation level or patch information is included in the data. The vendor advisory link is provided but does not specify patch status in the input.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow remote code execution within the sandboxed environment of Google Chrome, potentially enabling an attacker to run arbitrary code. However, the impact is considered low severity by the Chromium security team. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
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 official confirmation, users should update to the latest Chrome version once available to ensure protection against this vulnerability.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-27T23:37:19.137Z
- 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: 6a6aa0b39c2644c7f849c138
Added to database: 07/30/2026, 00:54:11 UTC
Last enriched: 07/30/2026, 01:08:14 UTC
Last updated: 07/30/2026, 01:25:51 UTC
Views: 4
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