PT-2026-66217 · Google · Google Chrome
CVE-2026-17898
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Published
2026-07-30
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Updated
2026-08-02
CVSS v3.1
7.5
High
| Vector | AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions
Google Chrome versions prior to 151.0.7922.72
Description
A use after free issue exists in DevTools. This occurs when a user installs a malicious extension, allowing an attacker to execute arbitrary code within a sandbox through a crafted Chrome Extension. Use after free is a memory corruption flaw where an application continues to use a pointer after it has been freed.
Recommendations
Update Google Chrome to version 151.0.7922.72 or later.
Fix
Use After Free
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Weakness Enumeration
Related Identifiers
Affected Products
Google Chrome