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CVE-2026-17975 Google CVE debrief

CVE-2026-17975 is an inappropriate implementation in IME in Google Chrome on Mac prior to 151.0.7922.72 that allowed a remote attacker to obtain potentially sensitive information from process memory via a crafted HTML page. This vulnerability, with a medium severity, impacts Google Chrome on Mac systems, allowing attackers to access sensitive information. Defenders should assess exposure and prioritize patching to prevent potential information disclosure. The vulnerability was reported and patched, with the CVE record published on 2026-07-30T01:17:02.057Z.

Vendor
Google
Product
Chrome
CVSS
MEDIUM 6.5
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 and securing Google Chrome on Mac systems should assess exposure and prioritize patching. This includes reviewing system inventories, verifying patch application, and monitoring for potential exploitation attempts. Security teams and vulnerability management teams should also review the CVE record and NVD vulnerability detail page for further information and guidance.

Why it matters

CVE-2026-17975 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Google Chrome on Mac that allows a remote attacker to obtain potentially sensitive information from process memory. Defenders should prioritize verifying and applying the patch, as well as monitoring for potential exploitation attempts.

  • Obtain potentially sensitive information from process memory
  • Verify patch application to prevent information disclosure
  • Monitor for exploitation attempts to detect potential attacks
  • Update inventory of affected systems to ensure comprehensive coverage

Technical summary

The vulnerability is caused by an inappropriate implementation in IME in Google Chrome on Mac prior to 151.0.7922.72. A remote attacker can exploit this vulnerability by providing a crafted HTML page, potentially leading to the disclosure of sensitive information from process memory.

Defensive priority

Defenders should prioritize verifying and applying the patch to Google Chrome on Mac systems, as well as monitoring for potential exploitation attempts.

Recommended defensive actions

  • Verify and apply the patch to Google Chrome on Mac systems
  • Monitor for potential exploitation attempts
  • Review and update inventory of affected systems

Evidence notes

The CVE record and NVD vulnerability detail page provide information on the vulnerability, including its description, CVSS score, and affected versions.

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2026-17975 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-17975

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

  • CVE-2026-17975 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-17975

    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.