CVE-2026-78977

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Uninitialized GPU Memory Read in Google Chrome for Android

Publication date: 2026-08-25

Last updated on: 2026-08-27

Assigner: Chrome

Description

Uninitialized resource in GPU in Google Chrome on on Android prior to 152.0.7977.65 allowed a remote attacker to potentially read memory inside the sandbox via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Low)

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Published

2026-08-25

Last Modified

2026-08-27

Generated

2026-09-15

AI Q&A

2026-08-26

EPSS Evaluated

2026-09-14

NVD

CVE-2026-78977

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
google	chrome	to 152.0.7977.65 (exc)

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Exploitability

CWE

KEV

CWE ID	Description
CWE-908	The product uses or accesses a resource that has not been initialized.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability involves an uninitialized resource in the GPU of Google Chrome on Android. This flaw could allow a remote attacker to read memory inside the sandbox by tricking a user into visiting a specially crafted HTML page.

Detection Guidance

This vulnerability is specific to Google Chrome on Android versions prior to 152.0.7977.65. Detection involves checking the installed Chrome version. If your version is below 152.0.7977.65, the system is vulnerable. No specific commands are provided in the context to detect memory exposure directly.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this vulnerability could let an attacker access sensitive data in memory, potentially leading to unauthorized information disclosure. However, the risk is mitigated by the sandbox environment and the low severity rating.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability involves an uninitialized resource in GPU in Google Chrome on Android, which could allow a remote attacker to read memory inside the sandbox via a crafted HTML page. While this does not directly impact GDPR or HIPAA compliance, it may pose risks to data confidentiality if exploited, potentially leading to unauthorized access to sensitive information.

Mitigation Strategies

Update Google Chrome on Android to version 152.0.7977.65 or later to address the uninitialized resource issue in GPU.

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