CVE-2026-11696
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Uninitialized Use in Video in Google Chrome on Windows

Publication date: 2026-06-09

Last updated on: 2026-06-09

Assigner: Chrome

Description
Uninitialized Use in Video in Google Chrome on Windows prior to 149.0.7827.103 allowed a remote attacker who had compromised the renderer process to obtain potentially sensitive information from process memory via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)
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Published
2026-06-09
Last Modified
2026-06-09
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2026-06-09
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2026-06-09
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NVD
CVE-2026-11696
EUVD
EUVD-2026-35222
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Vendor Product Version / Range
google chrome to 149.0.7827.103 (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 video component of Google Chrome on Windows versions prior to 149.0.7827.103. It allows a remote attacker who has already compromised the renderer process to access potentially sensitive information from the process memory by using a specially crafted HTML page.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this vulnerability can lead to the exposure of sensitive information stored in the process memory of the Chrome renderer. This could result in unauthorized access to private data, potentially compromising user privacy and security.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability allows a remote attacker who has compromised the renderer process to obtain potentially sensitive information from process memory via a crafted HTML page.

Exposure of sensitive information could lead to non-compliance with data protection regulations such as GDPR and HIPAA, which require safeguarding personal and sensitive data against unauthorized access.

Therefore, exploitation of this vulnerability may result in violations of these standards due to potential data leakage.

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