Google Chrome up to 148.0.7778.216 Codecs uninitialized variable

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Google Chrome. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component Codecs. Performing a manipulation results in uninitialized variable. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2026-10960. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. No exploit exists. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Google Chrome. This affects some unknown processing of the component Codecs. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a uninitialized variable vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-457. The code uses a variable that has not been initialized, leading to unpredictable or unintended results. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Uninitialized Use in Codecs in Google Chrome prior to 149.0.7827.53 allowed a remote attacker who had compromised the renderer process to potentially perform a sandbox escape via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)

The advisory is shared at chromereleases.googleblog.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2026-10960 since 06/04/2026. The exploitability is told to be difficult. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. The price for an exploit might be around USD $5k-$25k at the moment (estimation calculated on 06/07/2026).

Upgrading to version 149.0.7827.53 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2026-1794). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

Affected

  • Google Chrome
  • Microsoft Edge

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.6
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.6

VulDB Base Score: 5.0
VulDB Temp Score: 4.8
VulDB Vector: 🔒
VulDB Reliability: 🔍

ADP CISA Base Score: 8.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Uninitialized variable
CWE: CWE-457 / CWE-453
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔒
Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
Status: 🔍

0-Day Time: 🔒

Upgrade: Chrome 149.0.7827.53

Timelineinfo

06/04/2026 CVE reserved
06/05/2026 +1 days Advisory disclosed
06/05/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
06/07/2026 +2 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com
Product: google.com

Advisory: 507258
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-10960 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-10960
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-368577
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2026-1794 - Google Chrome und Microsoft Edge: Mehrere Schwachstellen

Entryinfo

Created: 06/05/2026 06:47
Updated: 06/07/2026 11:13
Changes: 06/05/2026 06:47 (66), 06/07/2026 11:13 (7)
Complete: 🔍
Cache ID: 216::103

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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