Vulnerability Description
Use after free in Views in Google Chrome prior to 151.0.7922.72 allowed a local attacker to potentially perform a sandbox escape via a malicious file. (Chromium security severity: High)
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Chrome | < 151.0.7922.72 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/07/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://issues.chromium.org/issues/517785292Permissions Required
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-17699?
CVE-2026-17699 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.6 (HIGH). Use after free in Views in Google Chrome prior to 151.0.7922.72 allowed a local attacker to potentially perform a sandbox escape via a malicious file. (Chromium security severity: High)
How severe is CVE-2026-17699?
CVE-2026-17699 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.6/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-17699?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Google Chrome.