CyberRota Analysis
AI-GeneratedA vulnerability in the Chromoting feature of Google Chrome on Linux prior to version 151.0.7922.72 allows local attackers to escalate privileges at the OS level through specially crafted network traffic. This high-severity flaw poses a significant risk to systems running affected versions, particularly in environments where untrusted users can access the network. Organizations utilizing Chrome on Linux should prioritize patching to mitigate potential exploitation.
CVE
CVE-2026-17877
Severity
HIGH
CVSS
8.4
EPSS
0.10%
Linux Chrome
Original NVD Description
Inappropriate implementation in Chromoting in Google Chrome on Linux prior to 151.0.7922.72 allowed a local attacker to perform OS-level privilege escalation via malicious network traffic. (Chromium security severity: Medium)
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