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CVE-2026-17676: Inappropriate implementation in ANGLE in Google Chrome on Android prior to 151.0.7922.72 allowed a remote atta

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CRITICAL 9.6UPGRADE

CVE-2026-17676 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.6) affecting chrome. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Inappropriate implementation in ANGLE in Google Chrome on Android 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)

Why this priority

  • Critical severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score9.6 (Critical)
Attack vectorNetwork (remote)
Attack complexityLow
Privileges neededNone
User interactionRequired
EPSS exploit chance0.5% (top 60%)
CISA exploited listNo
WeaknessCWE-693
Published2026-07-30
Last modified2026-10-24
Publisher (CNA): Chrome · Vendor: google

Last updated 2026-10-24 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

google chrome UPGRADE
Affected: < 151.0.7922.72
Fixed in: 151.0.7922.72
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy chrome || rpm -q chrome || chrome --version
2. UPGRADE to 151.0.7922.72 (Debian / Ubuntu)
sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade chrome
2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
sudo dnf upgrade chrome
Note
Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

Exact fixes by distribution

Fedora 46 · gnome-shell-extension-tiling-assistant · FIXED · 56-1.fc46 · FEDORA-2026-ebf66a5321 · source
sudo dnf upgrade --advisory=FEDORA-2026-ebf66a5321
Ubuntu 22.04 · chromium-browser · NOT AFFECTED
Ubuntu 24.04 · chromium-browser · NOT AFFECTED
Debian 12 · chromium · FIXED · 151.0.7922.71-1~deb12u1
sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade chromium dpkg --compare-versions "$(dpkg-query -W -f='${Version}' chromium)" ge "151.0.7922.71-1~deb12u1" && echo PATCHED || echo STILL-VULNERABLE
Debian 13 · chromium · FIXED · 151.0.7922.71-1~deb13u1
sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade chromium dpkg --compare-versions "$(dpkg-query -W -f='${Version}' chromium)" ge "151.0.7922.71-1~deb13u1" && echo PATCHED || echo STILL-VULNERABLE
RHEL 8 · webkit2gtk3 · FIXED · webkit2gtk3-2.54.0-1.el8_10
sudo dnf upgrade --advisory=RHSA-2026:74084 rpm -q webkit2gtk3
RHEL 9 · webkit2gtk3 · FIXED · webkit2gtk3-2.54.0-1.el9_8
sudo dnf upgrade --advisory=RHSA-2026:69098 rpm -q webkit2gtk3
RHEL 10 · firefox · NOT AFFECTED
RHEL 10 · thunderbird · NOT AFFECTED
RHEL 6 · webkitgtk · DEFERRED
Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-17676?

chrome: upgrade to 151.0.7922.72. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-17676 being exploited?

CVE-2026-17676 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2026-17676 affect?

CVE-2026-17676 affects chrome. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.6). Inappropriate implementation in ANGLE in Google Chrome on Android 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

How urgent is CVE-2026-17676?

Priority 44/100. Critical severity

Software pages

Android vulnerabilities · Google Chrome vulnerabilities · Chromium vulnerabilities

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