CVE-2026-78986: Uninitialized resource in Google Chrome
Description
CVE-2026-78986 is a vulnerability in Google Chrome prior to version 152.0.7977.65 involving an uninitialized GPU resource. This flaw could allow a remote attacker who has compromised the renderer process to potentially access cross-origin data via a crafted HTML page. The issue has a low CVSS score of 3.1 and is classified as low severity. No known exploits are reported in the wild. The vendor advisory linked does not explicitly confirm patch availability or remediation status.
CVSS v3.1
Score 3.1low
Affected software
Chrome
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Technical Analysis
An uninitialized resource in the GPU component of Google Chrome versions before 152.0.7977.65 may enable a remote attacker with control over the renderer process to obtain cross-origin data through a specially crafted HTML page. The vulnerability is identified as CVE-2026-78986 and is rated with a CVSS v3.1 score of 3.1, indicating low severity. The flaw affects the confidentiality of data but does not impact integrity or availability. The vendor advisory is available but does not explicitly state if a fix has been released.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability could allow unauthorized disclosure of cross-origin data if an attacker has already compromised the renderer process. There is no indication of integrity or availability impact. No known active exploitation has been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory at https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/08/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0256176589.html for current remediation guidance. Until official confirmation of a fix, users should apply the latest Chrome updates when available and follow standard security practices to prevent renderer process compromise.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-25T06:06:46.796Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/08/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0256176589.html","vendor":"Google"}]
Threat ID: 6a8df9c1acd9273b49ac6e6d
Added to database: 08/25/2026, 20:23:29 UTC
Last enriched: 09/07/2026, 15:55:37 UTC
Last updated: 10/09/2026, 06:48:19 UTC
Views: 40
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