CVE-2026-85043
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Incomplete Network Cleanup in Google Chrome

Publication date: 2026-09-03

Last updated on: 2026-09-03

Assigner: Chrome

Description
Incomplete cleanup in Network in Google Chrome prior to 152.0.7977.82 allowed a remote attacker to bypass system access restrictions via crafted network traffic. (Chromium security severity: High)

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Published
2026-09-03
Last Modified
2026-09-03
Generated
2026-09-04
AI Q&A
2026-09-03
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-85043
EUVD
EUVD-2026-70704

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Vendor Product Version / Range
google chrome to 152.0.7977.82 (exc)

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CWE ID Description
CWE-459 The product does not properly "clean up" and remove temporary or supporting resources after they have been used.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is an incomplete cleanup issue in Google Chrome's Network component. It allows a remote attacker to bypass system access restrictions by sending specially crafted network traffic to a vulnerable Chrome version before 152.0.7977.82.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this to bypass security restrictions, potentially gaining unauthorized access to systems or data. This could lead to data theft, unauthorized actions, or further network compromise if the attacker can send malicious traffic to your Chrome instance.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized data access or exfiltration, violating GDPR's data protection requirements or HIPAA's safeguards for protected health information. Organizations using vulnerable Chrome versions may face compliance violations and potential penalties.

Mitigation Strategies

Update Google Chrome to version 152.0.7977.82 or later to address the incomplete cleanup issue in Network that could allow bypass of system access restrictions.

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