CVE-2026-78969: Uninitialized resource in Google Chrome
Description
CVE-2026-78969 is a medium severity vulnerability in Google Chrome prior to version 152.0.7977.65. It involves an uninitialized resource in the video component that allows a remote attacker to read memory inside the sandbox via a crafted HTML page. This vulnerability has a CVSS score of 6.5 and does not require privileges but does require user interaction to exploit. A fix is available in Chrome version 152.0.7977.65.
CVSS v3.1
Score 6.5medium
Affected software
Chrome
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-78969) affects Google Chrome's video handling component, where an uninitialized resource can be exploited by a remote attacker to read memory within the sandbox environment. The attack vector is a crafted HTML page that triggers the flaw, potentially exposing sensitive information. The issue is addressed in Chrome version 152.0.7977.65. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 6.5, reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, unchanged scope, and high confidentiality impact with no integrity or availability impact.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows a remote attacker to read memory inside the sandbox, potentially exposing sensitive information. There is no impact on integrity or availability. The vulnerability requires user interaction and can be triggered remotely via a crafted HTML page.
Mitigation Recommendations
Users and administrators should update Google Chrome to version 152.0.7977.65 or later, where this vulnerability is patched. The vendor advisory confirms the availability of an official fix. No additional mitigation steps are indicated.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-25T06:05:23.212Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/08/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0256176589.html","vendor":"Google"}]
Threat ID: 6a8df9bfacd9273b49ac6e24
Added to database: 08/25/2026, 20:23:27 UTC
Last enriched: 09/10/2026, 17:08:25 UTC
Last updated: 10/08/2026, 06:48:19 UTC
Views: 27
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