CVE-2026-76017: Use after free in Google Chrome
Description
A use-after-free vulnerability exists in the Chromoting component of Google Chrome versions prior to 151.0.7922.173. This flaw allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox by sending crafted network traffic. The vulnerability is rated as critical by Chromium security and has a high CVSS score of 8.8.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.8high
Affected software
Chrome
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-76017 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the Chromoting feature of Google Chrome before version 151.0.7922.173. Exploitation involves remote attackers sending specially crafted network traffic to trigger arbitrary code execution outside the browser sandbox. The vulnerability has a CVSS v3.1 score of 8.8, indicating high severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, and impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox, potentially compromising the affected system's confidentiality, integrity, and availability. This could lead to full system compromise if exploited.
Mitigation Recommendations
A fix is available in Google Chrome version 151.0.7922.173. Users and administrators should update to this version or later to remediate the vulnerability. Refer to the official Google Chrome stable channel update advisory at https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/08/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0404570826.html for detailed patch information.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-18T19:28:07.379Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
- 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: 09/10/2026, 23:16:59 UTC
Last updated: 10/05/2026, 06:48:18 UTC
Views: 57
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