Google Chrome up to 151.0.7922.173 Mobile uninitialized variable

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6.0$5k-$25k0.63

Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as critical has been identified in Google Chrome. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component Mobile. The manipulation results in uninitialized variable. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2026-78935. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Google Chrome. Affected is an unknown code block of the component Mobile. 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. CVE summarizes:

Use of uninitialized variable in Mobile in Google Chrome on on iOS prior to 152.0.7977.65 allowed a remote attacker to potentially execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Critical)

The advisory is available at chromereleases.googleblog.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2026-78935 since 08/25/2026. 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. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. The structure of the vulnerability defines a possible price range of USD $5k-$25k at the moment (estimation calculated on 08/25/2026).

Upgrading to version 152.0.7977.65 eliminates this vulnerability.

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.0

VulDB Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.0
VulDB Vector: 🔒
VulDB Reliability: 🔍

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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

Interest: 🔍
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
Status: 🔍

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Upgrade: Chrome 152.0.7977.65

Timelineinfo

08/25/2026 Advisory disclosed
08/25/2026 +0 days CVE reserved
08/25/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
08/25/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com
Product: google.com

Advisory: chromereleases.googleblog.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-78935 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-78935
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-395274

Entryinfo

Created: 08/25/2026 23:03
Changes: 08/25/2026 23:03 (56)
Complete: 🔍
Cache ID: 216::103

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