CVE-2026-7972
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Uninitialized GPU Use in Google Chrome

Publication date: 2026-05-06

Last updated on: 2026-05-07

Assigner: Chrome

Description
Uninitialized Use in GPU in Google Chrome prior to 148.0.7778.96 allowed a remote attacker who had compromised the renderer process to leak cross-origin data via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Medium)
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Published
2026-05-06
Last Modified
2026-05-07
Generated
2026-06-16
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2026-05-06
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-15
NVD
CVE-2026-7972
EUVD
EUVD-2026-28047
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Vendor Product Version / Range
google chrome to 148.0.7778.96 (exc)
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CWE ID Description
CWE-457 The code uses a variable that has not been initialized, leading to unpredictable or unintended results.
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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is an uninitialized use issue in the GPU component of Google Chrome versions prior to 148.0.7778.96. It allows a remote attacker who has already compromised the renderer process to leak cross-origin data by using a specially crafted HTML page.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this vulnerability can lead to leakage of cross-origin data, meaning that sensitive information from other websites or origins could be exposed to an attacker. This could compromise user privacy and security.

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