Use after free in Chromoting in Google Chrome prior to 151.0.7922.173 allowed a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox via… (CVE-2026-76017)
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 classified as critical by Chromium security and has a high CVSS score of 8.8.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-76017 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the Chromoting feature of Google Chrome before version 151.0.7922.173. Exploitation requires a remote attacker to send specially crafted network traffic, which can lead to arbitrary code execution outside the browser sandbox. This type of vulnerability (CWE-416) involves accessing memory after it has been freed, potentially allowing control over program execution flow. The vulnerability has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.8, indicating high severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can result in arbitrary code execution outside the sandbox, compromising the security boundaries of the browser. This can lead to full system compromise or unauthorized access to sensitive information. The vulnerability affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system.
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. Since this is not a cloud service, patching the client software is required. No additional mitigations are specified.
Use after free in Chromoting in Google Chrome prior to 151.0.7922.173 allowed a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox via… (CVE-2026-76017)
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 classified as critical by Chromium security and has a high CVSS score of 8.8.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.8high
Affected software
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
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 requires a remote attacker to send specially crafted network traffic, which can lead to arbitrary code execution outside the browser sandbox. This type of vulnerability (CWE-416) involves accessing memory after it has been freed, potentially allowing control over program execution flow. The vulnerability has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.8, indicating high severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can result in arbitrary code execution outside the sandbox, compromising the security boundaries of the browser. This can lead to full system compromise or unauthorized access to sensitive information. The vulnerability affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system.
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. Since this is not a cloud service, patching the client software is required. No additional mitigations are specified.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- GHSA-jpjq-vq2m-mhq6
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.4.0
- Aliases
- ["CVE-2026-76017"]
- Ecosystems
- []
- Database Specific Severity
- HIGH
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
Threat ID: 6a89a6dfacd9273b49151eea
Added to database: 08/22/2026, 13:40:47 UTC
Last enriched: 08/22/2026, 13:47:12 UTC
Last updated: 08/22/2026, 14:51:58 UTC
Views: 3
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