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CVE-2026-17932 Google CVE debrief

A use-after-free vulnerability in Google Chrome's DataTransfer component on Windows, prior to version 151.0.7922.72, allows a local attacker to potentially obtain sensitive information from process memory via a crafted HTML page. The Chromium security team classified this issue as Low severity. This vulnerability can be exploited by a local attacker to access sensitive information from process memory. Defenders should assess their exposure, particularly on Windows systems with untrusted users or exposure to potentially malicious HTML pages, and prioritize applying the update to version 151.0.7922.72 or later. The update addresses the use-after-free issue in the DataTransfer The de

Vendor
Google
Product
Chrome
CVSS
MEDIUM 5.5
CISA KEV
Not listed in stored evidence
Original CVE published
2026-07-30
Original CVE updated
2026-10-23
Advisory published
2026-07-30
Advisory updated
2026-10-23

Who should care

Defenders responsible for managing Google Chrome installations, particularly on Windows systems with untrusted users or exposure to potentially malicious HTML pages, should assess their exposure and prioritize applying the update.

Why it matters

This vulnerability allows a local attacker to potentially obtain sensitive information from process memory via a crafted HTML page. Defenders should prioritize verifying and applying the update to ensure the security of their systems, particularly those with untrusted users or exposure to potentially malicious HTML pages.

  • Obtain potentially sensitive information from process memory
  • Verify and apply updates to prevent information disclosure
  • Monitor systems for suspicious activity related to crafted HTML pages

Technical summary

The vulnerability is caused by a use-after-free issue in the DataTransfer component of Google Chrome on Windows. This allows a local attacker to potentially obtain sensitive information from process memory via a crafted HTML page. The issue was addressed in version 151.0.7922.72.

Defensive priority

Defenders should prioritize verifying and applying the update to ensure the security of their systems, particularly those with untrusted users or exposure to potentially malicious HTML pages.

Recommended defensive actions

  • Verify and apply the latest update for Google Chrome to version 151.0.7922.72 or later.
  • Ensure that systems with untrusted users or exposure to potentially malicious HTML pages are prioritized for updates.
  • Monitor systems for any suspicious activity related to this vulnerability.

Evidence notes

The CVE record and NVD entry provide details on the vulnerability, including its CVSS score of 5.5 and severity of MEDIUM. The issue is related to a use-after-free vulnerability in the DataTransfer component of Google Chrome on Windows.

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2026-17932 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-17932

    CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.

  • CVE-2026-17932 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-17932

    NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.

Supplemental references

Methodology and review provenance

AI-assisted synthesis based on stored public vulnerability evidence. System validation, approval state, and publication status do not by themselves establish human review of this revision. PatchSiren helps prioritize defensive review and does not prove exposure or remediation on any system.