CVE-2026-79040: Uninitialized resource in Google Chrome
Description
CVE-2026-79040 is a vulnerability in Google Chrome on Android prior to version 152.0.7977.65. It involves an uninitialized GPU resource that allows a remote attacker to read memory outside the sandbox via a crafted HTML page. The issue has a CVSS score of 4.3, indicating medium severity. Google has released a stable channel update that addresses this vulnerability.
CVSS v3.1
Score 4.3medium
Affected software
Chrome
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability arises from an uninitialized resource in the GPU component of Google Chrome on Android devices before version 152.0.7977.65. Exploitation requires a user to visit a maliciously crafted HTML page, which can then read memory outside the browser's sandbox. The vulnerability has been assigned CVE-2026-79040 and is rated with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.3 (medium severity). The vendor has published an official fix in Chrome version 152.0.7977.65.
Potential Impact
An attacker who successfully exploits this vulnerability can read memory outside the sandbox, potentially exposing sensitive information. However, the vulnerability does not allow code execution or denial of service. The impact is limited to confidentiality loss with no integrity or availability impact.
Mitigation Recommendations
Google has released an official fix for this vulnerability in Chrome version 152.0.7977.65. Users and administrators should update affected Chrome installations on Android to version 152.0.7977.65 or later to remediate this issue.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-25T06:08:07.278Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/08/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0256176589.html","vendor":"Google"}]
Threat ID: 6a8df9c8acd9273b49ac6f73
Added to database: 08/25/2026, 20:23:36 UTC
Last enriched: 09/10/2026, 15:50:49 UTC
Last updated: 10/07/2026, 18:48:23 UTC
Views: 26
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