Vulnerability Description
Use after free in V8 in Google Chrome prior to 151.0.7922.72 allowed a remote attacker who had compromised the renderer process to potentially perform out of bounds memory access via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Medium)
CVSS Score
HIGH
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/07/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_
- https://issues.chromium.org/issues/520656237
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-17729?
CVE-2026-17729 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). Use after free in V8 in Google Chrome prior to 151.0.7922.72 allowed a remote attacker who had compromised the renderer process to potentially perform out of bounds memory access via a crafted HTML pa...
How severe is CVE-2026-17729?
CVE-2026-17729 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-17729?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.