CVE-2026-17975
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Inappropriate IME Implementation in Google Chrome on Mac

Publication date: 2026-07-30

Last updated on: 2026-07-30

Assigner: Chrome

Description
Inappropriate implementation in IME in Google Chrome on Mac prior to 151.0.7922.72 allowed a remote attacker to obtain potentially sensitive information from process memory via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Low)

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Published
2026-07-30
Last Modified
2026-07-30
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2026-07-30
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2026-07-30
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-17975
EUVD
EUVD-2026-50901

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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 an inappropriate implementation in the Input Method Editor (IME) of Google Chrome on Mac. It allowed a remote attacker to access potentially sensitive information from process memory by tricking a user into visiting a specially crafted HTML page. The issue was rated as low severity by Chromium security team.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to steal sensitive data from your computer's memory while you are using Chrome on Mac. This might include passwords, personal information, or other confidential data processed by the browser.

Mitigation Strategies

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

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