CVE-2026-17865
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Chrome Crypto Sandbox Escape on Mac

Publication date: 2026-07-30

Last updated on: 2026-07-30

Assigner: Chrome

Description
Inappropriate implementation in Crypto 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: Medium)

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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
N/A
NVD
CVE-2026-17865
EUVD
EUVD-2026-50614

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

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CWE-UNKNOWN

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is a sandbox escape issue in Google Chrome on Mac. It occurs due to an inappropriate implementation in the Crypto component. A remote attacker who has already compromised the renderer process could exploit this flaw via a specially crafted HTML page to escape the sandbox and potentially gain higher privileges on the system.

Impact Analysis

If you are a Chrome user on Mac, this vulnerability could allow an attacker who has already gained control of the renderer process to break out of the sandbox. This could lead to unauthorized access to your system, data theft, or further malicious activities depending on the attacker's goals.

Mitigation Strategies

Update Google Chrome on Mac to version 151.0.7922.72 or later to address the vulnerability.

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