CVE-2026-87497: Uninitialized resource in Google Chrome
Description
Uninitialized resource in Codecs in Google Chrome prior to 153.0.8010.36 allowed a remote attacker to read memory inside the sandbox via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Medium)
CVSS v3.1
Score 4.3medium
Affected software
Chrome
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability is due to an uninitialized resource in the Codecs component of Google Chrome before version 153.0.8010.36. An attacker can exploit this flaw by delivering a crafted HTML page that triggers reading of memory inside the sandbox environment, potentially exposing sensitive information. The issue is classified with medium severity by Chromium security. The vendor has published an advisory for a stable channel update that includes a fix for this vulnerability.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows remote attackers to read memory within the sandboxed environment of Google Chrome. This could lead to information disclosure but does not indicate code execution or privilege escalation. The impact is limited to memory disclosure within the sandbox.
Mitigation Recommendations
A fix is available in Google Chrome version 153.0.8010.36. Users and administrators should update to this version or later to remediate the vulnerability. Refer to the official Google Chrome stable channel update advisory at https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/09/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0808145027.html for details.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-09-08T22:38:48.843Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/09/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0808145027.html","vendor":"Google"}]
Threat ID: 6aa0b175acd9273b49811a51
Added to database: 09/09/2026, 01:08:05 UTC
Last enriched: 09/09/2026, 03:23:27 UTC
Last updated: 10/21/2026, 13:20:24 UTC
Views: 27
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