CVE-2026-87456

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Uninitialized Memory Read in Google Chrome

Publication date: 2026-09-09

Last updated on: 2026-09-09

Assigner: Chrome

Description

Uninitialized resource in Media in Google Chrome prior to 153.0.8010.36 allowed a remote attacker who had compromised the renderer process to read memory outside the sandbox via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Medium)

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Published

2026-09-09

Last Modified

2026-09-09

Generated

2026-09-29

AI Q&A

2026-09-10

EPSS Evaluated

2026-09-27

NVD

CVE-2026-87456

EUVD

EUVD-2026-74310

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
google	chrome	to 153.0.8010.36 (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 Google Chrome's Media component. It allows a remote attacker who has already compromised the renderer process to read memory outside the sandbox by tricking a user into visiting a specially crafted HTML page.

Detection Guidance

This vulnerability is specific to Google Chrome versions prior to 153.0.8010.36. To detect it, check your Chrome version by running chrome://version/ in the browser. If your version is below 153.0.8010.36, update Chrome immediately. No direct system commands detect this issue as it requires analyzing renderer process memory.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to access sensitive data stored in memory outside the browser's sandbox. This might include personal information, login credentials, or other confidential data processed by the browser.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to personal or health data, potentially violating GDPR or HIPAA requirements. Organizations using vulnerable Chrome versions may face compliance risks if data breaches occur due to this issue.

Mitigation Strategies

Update Google Chrome to version 153.0.8010.36 or later to address the uninitialized resource issue in Media.

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