CVE-2026-79285: Uninitialized resource in Google Chrome
Description
CVE-2026-79285 is a medium severity vulnerability in Google Chrome on Windows prior to version 152.0.7977.65. It involves an uninitialized resource in the ANGLE component that could allow a remote attacker to obtain cross-origin data via a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 6.5 and does not appear to have known exploits in the wild. A fixed version, 152.0.7977.65, is available.
CVSS v3.1
Score 6.5medium
Affected software
Chrome
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability arises from an uninitialized resource in the ANGLE graphics abstraction layer within Google Chrome on Windows platforms before version 152.0.7977.65. Exploitation could enable a remote attacker to bypass same-origin policies and access cross-origin data by delivering a specially crafted HTML page. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 6.5, reflecting a network attack vector with low complexity, no privileges required, user interaction needed, unchanged scope, and high confidentiality impact without integrity or availability impact. The issue is addressed in Chrome version 152.0.7977.65.
Potential Impact
An attacker who successfully exploits this vulnerability can obtain sensitive cross-origin data, potentially leading to information disclosure. The impact is limited to confidentiality without affecting integrity or availability. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Users should update Google Chrome on Windows to version 152.0.7977.65 or later, where this vulnerability is fixed. The vendor advisory confirms the availability of this update. No additional mitigation steps are indicated.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-25T06:13:10.606Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/08/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0256176589.html","vendor":"Google"}]
Threat ID: 6a8df9ecacd9273b49ac73e5
Added to database: 08/25/2026, 20:24:12 UTC
Last enriched: 09/10/2026, 12:53:42 UTC
Last updated: 10/08/2026, 06:48:19 UTC
Views: 33
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