CVE-2026-17716
published 2026-07-30CVE-2026-17716: Use after free in Updater in Google Chrome on Mac prior to 151.0.7922.72 allowed a local attacker to perform privilege escalation via malicious network…
PriorityP344high8.4CVSS 3.1
AVLACLPRNUINSUCHIHAH
EPSS
0.14%
3.5th percentile
Use after free in Updater in Google Chrome on Mac prior to 151.0.7922.72 allowed a local attacker to perform privilege escalation via malicious network traffic. (Chromium security severity: High)
Affected
2 ranges
| Vendor | Product | Version range | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| chrome | >= 151.0.7922.72 < 151.0.7922.72 | 151.0.7922.72 | |
| chrome_desktop | — | — |
CVSS provenance
nvdv3.18.4HIGHCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
vendor_redhat8.4HIGH
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VulDB
Google Chrome up to 150.0.7871.186 Updater use after free (Nessus ID 331578)
vuldb·2026-08-03·CVSS 8.4
CVE-2026-17716 [HIGH] Google Chrome up to 150.0.7871.186 Updater use after free (Nessus ID 331578)
A vulnerability identified as critical has been detected in Google Chrome. The affected element is an unknown function of the component Updater. This manipulation causes use after free.
The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2026-17716. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. There is no exploit available.
You should upgrade the affected component.
GHSA
Use after free in Updater in Google Chrome on Mac prior to 151.0.7922.72 allowed a local attacker to perform privilege escalation via malicious network traffic.
ghsa_unreviewed·2026-07-30
CVE-2026-17716 [HIGH] CWE-416 Use after free in Updater in Google Chrome on Mac prior to 151.0.7922.72 allowed a local attacker to perform privilege escalation via malicious network traffic.
Use after free in Updater in Google Chrome on Mac prior to 151.0.7922.72 allowed a local attacker to perform privilege escalation via malicious network traffic. (Chromium security severity: High)
Red Hat
chromium-browser: chromium-browser: Use after free in Updater
vendor_redhat·2026-07-30·CVSS 8.4
CVE-2026-17716 [HIGH] CWE-825 chromium-browser: chromium-browser: Use after free in Updater
chromium-browser: chromium-browser: Use after free in Updater
An use after free flaw was found in the Updater component of the Chromium browser.
Upstream bug(s):
https://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=521866061
Statement: Red Hat Product Security rates the severity of this flaw as determined by the Google Chrome Security Advisory.
Chrome
Stable Channel Update for Desktop: CVE-2026-17716
vendor_chrome·2026-07-29
CVE-2026-17716 [HIGH] Stable Channel Update for Desktop: CVE-2026-17716
Stable Channel Update for Desktop
CVE-2026-17716: Use after free in Updater. Reported by Google on 2026-06-09 [N/A][ 522063116 ] High CVE-2026-17717: Integer overflow in ANGLE
Reported by Google on 2026-06-10 [N/A][ 522079372 ] High CVE-2026-17718: Use after free in ANGLE
Severity: high
No detection rules found.
No public exploits indexed.
Bugzilla
CVE-2026-17716 chromium-browser: chromium-browser: Use after free in Updater
bugzilla·2026-07-30·CVSS 8.4
CVE-2026-17716 [HIGH] CVE-2026-17716 chromium-browser: chromium-browser: Use after free in Updater
CVE-2026-17716 chromium-browser: chromium-browser: Use after free in Updater
Use after free in Updater in Google Chrome on Mac prior to 151.0.7922.72 allowed a local attacker to perform privilege escalation via malicious network traffic. (Chromium security severity: High)
Bugzilla
CVE-2026-17716 chromium: chromium-browser: Use after free in Updater [epel-all]
bugzilla·2026-07-30·CVSS 8.4
CVE-2026-17716 [HIGH] CVE-2026-17716 chromium: chromium-browser: Use after free in Updater [epel-all]
CVE-2026-17716 chromium: chromium-browser: Use after free in Updater [epel-all]
Disclaimer: Community trackers are created by Red Hat Product Security team on a best effort basis. Package maintainers are required to ascertain if the flaw indeed affects their package, before starting the update process.
Use after free in Updater in Google Chrome on Mac prior to 151.0.7922.72 allowed a local attacker to perform privilege escalation via malicious network traffic. (Chromium security severity: High)
Bugzilla
CVE-2026-17716 chromium: chromium-browser: Use after free in Updater [fedora-all]
bugzilla·2026-07-30·CVSS 8.4
CVE-2026-17716 [HIGH] CVE-2026-17716 chromium: chromium-browser: Use after free in Updater [fedora-all]
CVE-2026-17716 chromium: chromium-browser: Use after free in Updater [fedora-all]
Disclaimer: Community trackers are created by Red Hat Product Security team on a best effort basis. Package maintainers are required to ascertain if the flaw indeed affects their package, before starting the update process.
Use after free in Updater in Google Chrome on Mac prior to 151.0.7922.72 allowed a local attacker to perform privilege escalation via malicious network traffic. (Chromium security severity: High)
2026-07-30
Published