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)
Published: 2026-08-25
Score: 6.5 Medium
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: Remote Memory Read
Action: Update Chrome
AI Analysis

Impact

The flaw originates from an uninitialized GPU resource that allows a remote attacker to craft an HTML page capable of reading memory inside Chrome's sandbox. The result is a confidentiality breach, potentially exposing sensitive data. The weakness is classified as CWE‑908.

Affected Systems

Google Chrome running on Android devices prior to version 152.0.7977.65 is affected. The issue appears in the stable channel of the browser. Users on older builds should upgrade to the latest release to get the fix.

Risk and Exploitability

Chromium rates the vulnerability as low severity with a CVSS score of 6.5, and an EPSS score of <1% indicates a low likelihood of exploitation. It is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog. Attackers would need to entice a user to a malicious web page that targets the GPU driver. The impact is limited to sandbox memory reads, but it still allows capture of potentially sensitive information.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on August 27, 2026 at 19:08 UTC.

Remediation

No vendor fix or workaround currently provided.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Upgrade Chrome on Android to version 152.0.7977.65 or later.
  • Disable GPU hardware acceleration in Chrome settings as a temporary workaround.
  • Restrict access to untrusted web content by enabling safe browsing or content filtering.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on August 27, 2026 at 19:08 UTC.

Tracking

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Advisories
Source ID Title
Debian DLA Debian DLA DLA-4771-1 chromium security update
Debian DSA Debian DSA DSA-6482-1 chromium security update
History

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 18:00:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Title Uninitialized GPU Resource Enables Remote Memory Read in Android Chrome
First Time appeared Google android
CPEs cpe:2.3:a:google:chrome:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:google:android:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Vendors & Products Google android

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 16:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 6.5, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N'}

ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'partial'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 23:15:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Title Uninitialized GPU Resource Enables Remote Memory Read in Android Chrome

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 22:45:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Google
Google chrome
Vendors & Products Google
Google chrome

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 20:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
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)
Weaknesses CWE-908
References

Subscriptions

Google Android Chrome
cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: Chrome

Published:

Updated: 2026-08-27T15:29:08.358Z

Reserved: 2026-08-25T06:06:34.042Z

Link: CVE-2026-78977

cve-icon Vulnrichment

Updated: 2026-08-27T15:29:05.710Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Analyzed

Published: 2026-08-25T21:17:54.093

Modified: 2026-08-27T19:16:23.343

Link: CVE-2026-78977

cve-icon Redhat

No data.

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-08-27T19:15:03Z

Weaknesses
  • CWE-908

    Use of Uninitialized Resource