Use-after-free in Dawn (Chrome <151.0.7922.72) allows code exec
CVE-2026-18017 Published on July 30, 2026
Use after free in Dawn in Google Chrome prior to 151.0.7922.72 allowed a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code inside a sandbox via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Low)
Weakness Type
What is a Dangling pointer Vulnerability?
Referencing memory after it has been freed can cause a program to crash, use unexpected values, or execute code.
CVE-2026-18017 has been classified to as a Dangling pointer vulnerability or weakness.
Products Associated with CVE-2026-18017
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Affected Versions
Google Chrome:- Version 151.0.7922.72 and below 151.0.7922.72 is affected.