CVE-2026-17887: Use after free in TabStrip

Published Jun 14, 2026
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Updated

Chromium: CVE-2026-17887 Use after free in TabStrip

Other sources

This CVE was assigned by Chrome.  Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) ingests Chromium, which addresses this vulnerability. Please see Google Chrome Releases for more information.

— Microsoft

Use after free in TabStrip in Google Chrome prior to 151.0.7922.72 allowed a remote attacker who convinced a user to engage in specific UI gestures to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Medium)

— NVD

Credit

Google

Affected Software

4 affected componentsFixes available
Google Google Chrome<151.0.7922.72
Google Chrome<151.0.7922.71
151.0.7922.71
Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based)<151.0.4129.59
151.0.4129.59
Microsoft Edge<151.0.4129.59

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 151.0.7922.71
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 151.0.4129.59
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade Google Chrome / Chromium (TabStrip) to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 151.0.7922.72
  4. Compensating control

    If possible, restrict users from engaging with UI gestures or untrusted web content that could trigger the crafted-HTML exploit path (remote attacker via specific UI gestures).

Event History

Jun 14, 2026
CVE Published
12:00 AM
Data Sourced
12:00 AM
SeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Jul 30, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:19 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:19 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:16 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Jul 31, 2026
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
DescriptionAffected Software

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-17887?

The severity of CVE-2026-17887 is classified as high with a CVSS score of 7.5.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-17887?

To fix CVE-2026-17887, update Google Chrome to version 151.0.7922.72 or later.

3

What types of software are affected by CVE-2026-17887?

CVE-2026-17887 affects Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) browsers.

4

What does a 'Use after free' vulnerability mean in CVE-2026-17887?

A 'Use after free' vulnerability allows attackers to use memory that has already been freed, potentially leading to code execution.

5

Is CVE-2026-17887 a newly discovered vulnerability?

CVE-2026-17887 was published on June 14, 2026.

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