CVE-2026-7982
Uninitialized Use in WebCodecs in Google Chrome
Publication date: 2026-05-06
Last updated on: 2026-05-06
Assigner: Chrome
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| chrome | to 148.0.7778.96 (exc) |
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Exploitability
| 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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AI Powered Q&A
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
This vulnerability allows a remote attacker to obtain potentially sensitive information from process memory via a crafted HTML page.
Such unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information could impact compliance with data protection regulations like GDPR and HIPAA, which require protection of personal and sensitive data.
However, specific impacts on compliance depend on the nature of the data exposed and the context of the affected environment.
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability is an uninitialized use issue in the WebCodecs component of Google Chrome versions prior to 148.0.7778.96. It allows a remote attacker to obtain potentially sensitive information from the process memory by tricking a user into visiting a specially crafted HTML page.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The impact of this vulnerability is that an attacker could remotely access sensitive information stored in the memory of the Chrome process. This could lead to exposure of private data without the user's consent.