CVE-2026-17801: Out of bounds memory access in Google Chrome
Out of bounds read and write in ANGLE in Google Chrome prior to 151.0.7922.72 allowed a remote attacker to potentially perform a sandbox escape via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Medium)
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-17801 is an out of bounds read and write vulnerability in the ANGLE graphics engine used by Google Chrome versions before 151.0.7922.72. Exploitation requires a remote attacker to craft a malicious HTML page that triggers the flaw, potentially allowing sandbox escape. The vulnerability is rated medium severity by the Chromium security team. No CVSS score or detailed exploit information is currently available. There is no explicit patch information provided in the source data, but the fixed version is indicated as 151.0.7922.72, implying versions prior to this are affected.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow a remote attacker to escape the Chrome sandbox, potentially leading to execution of code outside the browser's restricted environment. This could increase the attack surface for further system compromise. However, no known exploits in the wild have been reported, and the severity is medium, indicating a moderate risk level.
Mitigation Recommendations
A fixed version of Google Chrome is available at 151.0.7922.72. Users and administrators should update affected Chrome installations to version 151.0.7922.72 or later to remediate this vulnerability. Since this is not a cloud service, patching the client software is required. No additional mitigation guidance is provided.
CVE-2026-17801: Out of bounds memory access in Google Chrome
Description
Out of bounds read and write in ANGLE in Google Chrome prior to 151.0.7922.72 allowed a remote attacker to potentially perform a sandbox escape via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Medium)
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-17801 is an out of bounds read and write vulnerability in the ANGLE graphics engine used by Google Chrome versions before 151.0.7922.72. Exploitation requires a remote attacker to craft a malicious HTML page that triggers the flaw, potentially allowing sandbox escape. The vulnerability is rated medium severity by the Chromium security team. No CVSS score or detailed exploit information is currently available. There is no explicit patch information provided in the source data, but the fixed version is indicated as 151.0.7922.72, implying versions prior to this are affected.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow a remote attacker to escape the Chrome sandbox, potentially leading to execution of code outside the browser's restricted environment. This could increase the attack surface for further system compromise. However, no known exploits in the wild have been reported, and the severity is medium, indicating a moderate risk level.
Mitigation Recommendations
A fixed version of Google Chrome is available at 151.0.7922.72. Users and administrators should update affected Chrome installations to version 151.0.7922.72 or later to remediate this vulnerability. Since this is not a cloud service, patching the client software is required. No additional mitigation guidance is provided.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- GHSA-mqwp-x4h4-hcg4
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.4.0
- Aliases
- ["CVE-2026-17801"]
- Ecosystems
- []
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a6ae5199c2644c7f8981fa9
Added to database: 07/30/2026, 05:46:01 UTC
Last enriched: 07/30/2026, 06:26:06 UTC
Last updated: 07/31/2026, 02:51:53 UTC
Views: 7
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