Google Chrome up to 149.0.7827.201 Cast uninitialized variable

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Google Chrome. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the component Cast. Executing a manipulation can lead to uninitialized variable. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2026-13940. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Chrome. It has been declared as problematic. This vulnerability affects some unknown functionality of the component Cast. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a uninitialized variable vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-457. The code uses a variable that has not been initialized, leading to unpredictable or unintended results. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality. CVE summarizes:

Uninitialized Use in Cast in Google Chrome prior to 150.0.7871.47 allowed an attacker on the local network segment to obtain potentially sensitive information from process memory via malicious network traffic. (Chromium security severity: Medium)

The advisory is shared for download at chromereleases.googleblog.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2026-13940 since 06/30/2026. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $5k-$25k (estimation calculated on 07/01/2026).

Upgrading to version 150.0.7871.47 eliminates this vulnerability.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.3

VulDB Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Temp Score: 4.1
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ADP CISA Base Score: 6.5
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Exploitinginfo

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

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Chrome 150.0.7871.47

Timelineinfo

06/30/2026 CVE reserved
07/01/2026 +1 days Advisory disclosed
07/01/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
07/01/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com
Product: google.com

Advisory: 513158
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-13940 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-13940
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-375244

Entryinfo

Created: 07/01/2026 08:20
Changes: 07/01/2026 08:20 (66)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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