CVE-2026-17709
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Race Condition in Downloads in Google Chrome on Mac

Publication date: 2026-07-30

Last updated on: 2026-07-30

Assigner: Chrome

Description
Race in Downloads in Google Chrome on Mac prior to 151.0.7922.72 allowed a remote attacker who had compromised the renderer process to potentially perform a sandbox escape via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)

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Published
2026-07-30
Last Modified
2026-07-30
Generated
2026-07-30
AI Q&A
2026-07-30
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-17709
EUVD
EUVD-2026-50835

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Vendor Product Version / Range
google chrome to 151.0.7922.72 (exc)

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CWE ID Description
CWE-362 The product contains a concurrent code sequence that requires temporary, exclusive access to a shared resource, but a timing window exists in which the shared resource can be modified by another code sequence operating concurrently.

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Executive Summary

This is a race condition vulnerability in Google Chrome on Mac. It occurs in the Downloads feature and allows a remote attacker who has already compromised the renderer process to potentially escape the sandbox security restrictions. This is done by tricking the user into interacting with a specially crafted HTML page.

Detection Guidance

This vulnerability is specific to Google Chrome on Mac and requires checking the installed version. Run 'google-chrome --version' to verify if your version is prior to 151.0.7922.72. If so, the system is vulnerable.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to break out of Chrome's security sandbox. This means they might gain access to your system with the same permissions as the Chrome process, potentially stealing data or installing malware.

Mitigation Strategies

Update Google Chrome to version 151.0.7922.72 or later immediately. On Mac, use the built-in update mechanism or download the latest version from Google Chrome's official website.

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