CVE-2026-17971: Inappropriate implementation in Frame

Published Jun 1, 2026
·
Updated

Chromium: CVE-2026-17971 Inappropriate implementation in Frame

Other sources

Inappropriate implementation in Frame in Google Chrome prior to 151.0.7922.72 allowed a remote attacker to potentially perform out of bounds memory access via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Low)

— NVD

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

Credit

Google

Affected Software

5 affected componentsFixes available
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
Google Chrome<151.0.7922.72

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 Chromium/Google Chrome to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 151.0.7922.72
  4. Compensating control

    Since Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) ingests Chromium, ensure Edge/Chromium is updated to address this CVE (do not browse untrusted/crafted HTML pages until the browser update to 151.0.7922.72 or later is applied).

Event History

Jun 1, 2026
CVE Published
12:00 AM
Data Sourced
12:00 AM
SeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Jul 30, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:25 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:25 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:17 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Jul 31, 2026
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
DescriptionAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Peer vulnerabilities

Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.

Free Weekly Intel

Don't miss critical vulnerabilities

Join thousands of security professionals who receive our weekly digest of trending CVEs, zero-days, and exploited vulnerabilities.

No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-17971?

CVE-2026-17971 has a severity rating of high, with a CVSS score of 8.8.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-17971?

To fix CVE-2026-17971, users should update Google Chrome to version 151.0.7922.72 or later.

3

What types of software are affected by CVE-2026-17971?

CVE-2026-17971 affects Google Chrome and Chromium-based versions of Microsoft Edge.

4

What impact does CVE-2026-17971 have on systems?

CVE-2026-17971 may allow a remote attacker to perform out of bounds memory access through a crafted HTML page.

5

When was CVE-2026-17971 published?

CVE-2026-17971 was published on June 1, 2026.

Company

Resources

Contact

SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
132 Wickham Terrace
Fortitude Valley,
QLD 4006, Australia
info@secalerts.co
By using SecAlerts services, you agree to our services end-user license agreement. This website is safeguarded by reCAPTCHA and governed by the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. All names, logos, and brands of products are owned by their respective owners, and any usage of these names, logos, and brands for identification purposes only does not imply endorsement. If you possess any content that requires removal, please get in touch with us.
© 2026 SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
ABN: 70 645 966 203, ACN: 645 966 203