CyberRota Analysis
AI-GeneratedA race condition in the Updater component of Google Chrome on Windows versions prior to 151.0.7922.72 allows local attackers to escalate privileges by exploiting a malicious file. This vulnerability poses a high risk to users running affected versions of Chrome, particularly in environments where untrusted files may be executed. Organizations using Windows with older Chrome versions should prioritize patching to mitigate potential exploitation.
CVE
CVE-2026-17993
Severity
HIGH
CVSS
7
EPSS
0.08%
Windows Chrome
Original NVD Description
Race in Updater in Google Chrome on Windows prior to 151.0.7922.72 allowed a local attacker to perform privilege escalation via a malicious file. (Chromium security severity: Low)
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