Google Chrome up to 151.0.7922.137 GPU uninitialized resource

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4.1$5k-$25k0.79

Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as problematic has been discovered in Google Chrome. The affected element is an unknown function of the component GPU. The manipulation results in uninitialized resource. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2026-76042. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Google Chrome. Affected is an unknown functionality of the component GPU. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a uninitialized resource vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-908. The product uses or accesses a resource that has not been initialized. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality. CVE summarizes:

Use of uninitialized resource in GPU in Google Chrome prior to 151.0.7922.169 allowed a remote attacker who had compromised the renderer process to read memory outside the sandbox via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)

The advisory is shared for download at chromereleases.googleblog.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2026-76042 since 08/18/2026. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. 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 08/18/2026).

Upgrading to version 151.0.7922.169 eliminates this vulnerability.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.1

VulDB Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Temp Score: 4.1
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Uninitialized resource
CWE: CWE-908
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined
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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Chrome 151.0.7922.169

Timelineinfo

08/18/2026 Advisory disclosed
08/18/2026 +0 days CVE reserved
08/18/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
08/18/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com
Product: google.com

Advisory: chromereleases.googleblog.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-76042 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-76042
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-391980

Entryinfo

Created: 08/18/2026 22:55
Changes: 08/18/2026 22:55 (56)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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