CVE-2026-85043: Incomplete cleanup in Google Chrome
Description
Incomplete cleanup in Network in Google Chrome prior to 152.0.7977.82 allowed a remote attacker to bypass system access restrictions via crafted network traffic. (Chromium security severity: High)
CVSS v3.1
Score 9.1critical
Affected software
Chrome
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in Google Chrome's network component involves incomplete cleanup that enables a remote attacker to bypass system access restrictions via crafted network traffic. It affects versions prior to 152.0.7977.82. The CVSS 3.1 score is 9.1, reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges or user interaction required, unchanged scope, high confidentiality impact, no integrity impact, and high availability impact. The vendor advisory is linked but does not explicitly state patch availability or remediation level in the provided data.
Potential Impact
A remote attacker can bypass system access restrictions remotely without any privileges or user interaction, potentially causing high confidentiality and availability impacts. This could lead to unauthorized access or denial of service conditions on affected systems running vulnerable Chrome versions.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory at https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/09/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_01882797386.html for current remediation guidance. Until official fixes are confirmed, users should monitor vendor communications for updates.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-09-02T21:12:50.113Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/09/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_01882797386.html","vendor":"Google"}]
Threat ID: 6a99cc91acd9273b495f979c
Added to database: 09/03/2026, 19:37:53 UTC
Last enriched: 09/07/2026, 11:57:06 UTC
Last updated: 10/17/2026, 06:48:21 UTC
Views: 102
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