CVE-2026-76017: Use after free in Google Chrome
CVE-2026-76017 is a critical use-after-free vulnerability in the Chromoting component of Google Chrome prior to version 151.0.7922.173. This flaw allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code outside the browser sandbox by sending crafted network traffic. The vulnerability affects desktop versions of Google Chrome before the fixed release. No CVSS score is provided, but the issue is rated critical by Chromium security. The vendor advisory confirms the fixed version but does not explicitly state the patch status beyond that. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves a use-after-free condition in the Chromoting feature of Google Chrome versions prior to 151.0.7922.173. Exploitation requires an attacker to send specially crafted network traffic, which can lead to arbitrary code execution outside the sandbox environment, potentially compromising the host system. The issue is classified as critical by the Chromium security team. The fixed version is 151.0.7922.173, indicating that all earlier versions are affected. The vendor advisory linked provides confirmation of the update but does not detail remediation steps beyond the release of the fixed version.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox, which can lead to full system compromise or unauthorized actions on the affected machine. This elevates the risk to critical severity due to the potential for complete control over the victim's system.
Mitigation Recommendations
Users and administrators should update Google Chrome to version 151.0.7922.173 or later to remediate this vulnerability. The vendor advisory confirms that this version contains the fix. No additional mitigation steps are specified or required beyond applying the update.
CVE-2026-76017: Use after free in Google Chrome
Description
CVE-2026-76017 is a critical use-after-free vulnerability in the Chromoting component of Google Chrome prior to version 151.0.7922.173. This flaw allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code outside the browser sandbox by sending crafted network traffic. The vulnerability affects desktop versions of Google Chrome before the fixed release. No CVSS score is provided, but the issue is rated critical by Chromium security. The vendor advisory confirms the fixed version but does not explicitly state the patch status beyond that. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves a use-after-free condition in the Chromoting feature of Google Chrome versions prior to 151.0.7922.173. Exploitation requires an attacker to send specially crafted network traffic, which can lead to arbitrary code execution outside the sandbox environment, potentially compromising the host system. The issue is classified as critical by the Chromium security team. The fixed version is 151.0.7922.173, indicating that all earlier versions are affected. The vendor advisory linked provides confirmation of the update but does not detail remediation steps beyond the release of the fixed version.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox, which can lead to full system compromise or unauthorized actions on the affected machine. This elevates the risk to critical severity due to the potential for complete control over the victim's system.
Mitigation Recommendations
Users and administrators should update Google Chrome to version 151.0.7922.173 or later to remediate this vulnerability. The vendor advisory confirms that this version contains the fix. No additional mitigation steps are specified or required beyond applying the update.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-18T19:28:07.379Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/08/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0404570826.html","vendor":"Google"}]
Threat ID: 6a876922acd9273b491d066b
Added to database: 08/20/2026, 20:52:50 UTC
Last enriched: 08/20/2026, 21:08:29 UTC
Last updated: 08/20/2026, 22:03:17 UTC
Views: 3
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