CVE-2026-17652 in Chrome
Summary
by MITRE • 07/30/2026
Use after free in Views in Google Chrome prior to 151.0.7922.72 allowed a remote attacker who had compromised the renderer process to potentially perform a sandbox escape via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Critical)
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 07/30/2026
This vulnerability represents a critical use-after-free condition in the Views component of Google Chrome, specifically affecting versions prior to 151.0.7922.72. The flaw occurs within the browser's rendering architecture where improper memory management allows an attacker to exploit a dangling pointer scenario that can be leveraged for privilege escalation. The vulnerability is classified as a use-after-free under CWE-416, which occurs when memory is freed and subsequently accessed, creating opportunities for malicious code execution.
The technical exploitation involves a remote attacker who has already compromised the renderer process through a separate initial attack vector. This attacker can craft a malicious HTML page that triggers the use-after-free condition within the Views framework, which is responsible for managing graphical user interface elements in the browser. The vulnerability allows for potential sandbox escape because the compromised renderer process can manipulate memory structures in ways that bypass Chrome's security boundaries, effectively breaking down the isolation mechanisms designed to protect the operating system from malicious browser content.
The operational impact of this vulnerability is severe as it represents a complete breakdown of Chrome's security model when combined with an initial compromise. Attackers can leverage this flaw to execute arbitrary code outside the sandboxed renderer environment, potentially gaining access to sensitive user data, performing unauthorized actions on behalf of the user, or even escalating privileges to system level access depending on the target platform. The critical severity rating reflects the ease with which an attacker can exploit this vulnerability once they have achieved initial access to the renderer process, making it particularly dangerous in real-world attack scenarios.
Mitigation strategies should focus on immediate patching of Chrome installations to versions 151.0.7922.72 or later where this vulnerability has been addressed through proper memory management fixes. Organizations should also implement network-based protections such as web application firewalls and content filtering systems that can detect and block suspicious HTML content that may trigger such vulnerabilities. Additionally, browser hardening measures including disabling unnecessary JavaScript features, implementing strict Content Security Policies, and regularly monitoring for unusual browser behavior can provide additional defense layers. From an ATT&CK framework perspective, this vulnerability maps to techniques involving privilege escalation and sandbox evasion, specifically T1068 for exploit for privilege escalation and T1548.002 for abuse of system permissions, making it a significant concern for organizations implementing comprehensive threat hunting and incident response procedures.