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CVE-2026-9917: Uninitialized Use in Google Chrome

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VulnerabilityCVE-2026-9917cvecve-2026-9917
Published: Thu May 28 2026 (05/28/2026, 22:25:23 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: Google
Product: Chrome

Description

CVE-2026-9917 is a vulnerability in Google Chrome on Android prior to version 148. 0. 7778. 216 involving uninitialized use in the WebGL component. This flaw allows a remote attacker to potentially access sensitive information from process memory by delivering a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability is classified with high severity by Chromium security. There is no explicit CVSS score or detailed vendor remediation status provided in the available data. The vendor advisory link is provided but does not specify patch or mitigation details in the input.

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AILast updated: 05/28/2026, 23:49:31 UTC

Technical Analysis

This vulnerability involves uninitialized memory use within the WebGL implementation of Google Chrome on Android versions before 148.0.7778.216. Exploitation requires a remote attacker to present a specially crafted HTML page that triggers the flaw, potentially exposing sensitive information from the browser's process memory. The issue was publicly disclosed with a high severity rating by Chromium security, but no CVSS score or detailed remediation information is included in the provided data.

Potential Impact

Successful exploitation could lead to unauthorized disclosure of potentially sensitive information from the process memory of the affected Chrome browser on Android. This could compromise user privacy or security depending on the nature of the leaked data. There is no indication of active exploitation in the wild at this time.

Mitigation Recommendations

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory at https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/05/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0877304591.html for current remediation guidance. Since the affected product is not a cloud service, remediation depends on applying an update from Google. Users and administrators should monitor official Google Chrome release channels for updates addressing this vulnerability.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
Chrome
Date Reserved
2026-05-28T17:24:50.807Z
Cvss Version
null
State
PUBLISHED
Remediation Level
null
Vendor Advisory Urls
[{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/05/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0877304591.html","vendor":"Google"}]

Threat ID: 6a18c667e29bf47b503b5251

Added to database: 5/28/2026, 10:49:11 PM

Last enriched: 5/28/2026, 11:49:31 PM

Last updated: 5/29/2026, 7:53:52 AM

Views: 6

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