CVE-2026-17949

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Uninitialized Use in Google Chrome GPU on Android

Publication date: 2026-07-30

Last updated on: 2026-08-03

Assigner: Chrome

Description

Uninitialized Use in GPU in Google Chrome on Android prior to 151.0.7922.72 allowed a remote attacker to leak cross-origin data via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Low)

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Published

2026-07-30

Last Modified

2026-08-03

Generated

2026-08-19

AI Q&A

2026-07-30

EPSS Evaluated

2026-08-18

NVD

CVE-2026-17949

EUVD

EUVD-2026-50875

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
google	chrome	to 151.0.7922.72 (exc)

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Exploitability

CWE

KEV

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 the GPU component of Google Chrome on Android versions before 151.0.7922.72. It allows a remote attacker to access and leak cross-origin data by exploiting a crafted HTML page.

Detection Guidance

This vulnerability is specific to Google Chrome on Android and involves uninitialized GPU memory. Detection typically requires checking the Chrome version and monitoring for unusual data leaks. No direct commands are provided in the context, but you can verify Chrome version with 'chrome --version' or check for updates. Monitor network traffic for unexpected cross-origin data transfers.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to access sensitive data from other websites you visit, potentially exposing personal information such as login credentials or browsing history.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability allows a remote attacker to leak cross-origin data via a crafted HTML page, which could potentially expose sensitive user data. This may impact compliance with GDPR (data protection) and HIPAA (health data privacy) by increasing the risk of unauthorized data disclosure.

Mitigation Strategies

Update Google Chrome on Android to version 151.0.7922.72 or later to address the vulnerability.

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