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CVE-2026-17935 Google CVE debrief

A heap buffer overflow vulnerability was found in Google Chrome prior to version 151.0.7922.72. This issue, which has a high CVSS score of 8.8, could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code inside a sandbox via a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability affects Google Chrome deployments, and defenders should assess exposure and prioritize updates to mitigate this vulnerability. The CVE record and NVD vulnerability detail page provide information on this issue, and defenders should review and monitor HTML page inputs for potential crafted attacks.

Vendor
Google
Product
Chrome
CVSS
HIGH 8.8
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 deployments should assess exposure and prioritize updates to mitigate this vulnerability. This includes reviewing and monitoring HTML page inputs for potential crafted attacks, implementing sandboxing and isolation measures for Chrome, and verifying Chrome version and updating to 151.0.7922.72 or later.

Why it matters

This heap buffer overflow vulnerability in Google Chrome prior to version 151.0.7922.72 could allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code inside a sandbox. Defenders should prioritize updates and monitor for potential crafted attacks.

  • Remote attackers may attempt to execute arbitrary code inside a sandbox
  • Successful exploitation could lead to code execution within the sandbox
  • Defenders should verify Chrome version and update to 151.0.7922.72 or later
  • Exposure requires verification from official sources

Technical summary

The CVE record describes a heap buffer overflow vulnerability in Google Chrome prior to version 151.0.7922.72. This issue could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code inside a sandbox via a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability has a high CVSS score of 8.8 and is considered a high severity issue. Defenders should prioritize updating Google Chrome to version 151.0.7922.72 or later to mitigate this vulnerability.

Defensive priority

Defenders should prioritize updating Google Chrome to version 151.0.7922.72 or later to mitigate this vulnerability.

Recommended defensive actions

  • Update Google Chrome to version 151.0.7922.72 or later
  • Review and monitor HTML page inputs for potential crafted attacks
  • Implement sandboxing and isolation measures for Chrome

Evidence notes

The CVE record and NVD vulnerability detail page provide information on this heap buffer overflow vulnerability in Google Chrome. The issue is described as a heap buffer overflow vulnerability in Google Chrome prior to version 151.0.7922.72, which could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code inside a sandbox via a crafted HTML page. Defenders should verify Chrome version and update to 151.0.7922.72 or later. The CVE record was published on 2026-07-30T01:16:57.753Z and has a

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2026-17935 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-17935

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

  • CVE-2026-17935 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-17935

    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.