CVE-2026-79118: Uninitialized resource in Google Chrome
Description
CVE-2026-79118 is a vulnerability in Google Chrome's ANGLE component prior to version 152.0.7977.65. It involves an uninitialized resource that could allow a remote attacker to obtain cross-origin data via a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability has a medium severity rating with a CVSS score of 4.3. No known exploits are reported in the wild. Google has released Chrome version 152.0.7977.65 to address this issue.
CVSS v3.1
Score 4.3medium
Affected software
Chrome
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability arises from an uninitialized resource in the ANGLE graphics engine used by Google Chrome. Prior to version 152.0.7977.65, this flaw could be exploited by a remote attacker who crafts a malicious HTML page to access cross-origin data, potentially bypassing same-origin policy restrictions. The CVSS vector indicates the attack requires no privileges but user interaction is needed, and the impact is limited to confidentiality loss without integrity or availability impact.
Potential Impact
An attacker can remotely obtain cross-origin data, which may lead to unauthorized disclosure of information. The impact is limited to confidentiality with no reported effects on integrity or availability. There are no known active exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Google has released Chrome version 152.0.7977.65 which addresses this vulnerability. Users and administrators should update to this version or later to mitigate the risk. Patch status is confirmed by the vendor advisory linked. No additional mitigation steps are indicated.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-25T06:09:49.683Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/08/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0256176589.html","vendor":"Google"}]
Threat ID: 6a8df9d2acd9273b49ac7094
Added to database: 08/25/2026, 20:23:46 UTC
Last enriched: 09/07/2026, 15:55:32 UTC
Last updated: 10/07/2026, 18:48:23 UTC
Views: 40
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