CVE-2026-17790
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Uninitialized Use in ANGLE in Google Chrome

Publication date: 2026-07-30

Last updated on: 2026-07-30

Assigner: Chrome

Description
Uninitialized Use in ANGLE in Google Chrome on Windows prior to 151.0.7922.72 allowed a remote attacker to obtain potentially sensitive information from process memory via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Medium)

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Published
2026-07-30
Last Modified
2026-07-30
Generated
2026-07-30
AI Q&A
2026-07-30
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-17790
EUVD
EUVD-2026-50739

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Vendor Product Version / Range
google chrome to 151.0.7922.72 (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 involves an uninitialized use in ANGLE, a graphics library used by Google Chrome on Windows. It allows a remote attacker to access potentially sensitive information from the process memory by tricking a user into visiting a specially crafted HTML page.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to read sensitive data from your computer's memory, such as passwords, personal files, or other confidential information, without your knowledge.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to personal data, potentially violating GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) and HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) by exposing sensitive user information.

Mitigation Strategies

Update Google Chrome to version 151.0.7922.72 or later to address the uninitialized use vulnerability in ANGLE.

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