CVE-2026-7982 Details
Description
Uninitialized Use in WebCodecs in Google Chrome prior to 148.0.7778.96 allowed a remote attacker to obtain potentially sensitive information from process memory via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Medium)
A vulnerability in the WebCodecs component of Google Chrome has been identified, which involves uninitialized use. This issue is present in Google Chrome versions prior to 148.0.7778.96. The vulnerability allows remote attackers to access potentially sensitive information from the process memory by exploiting a crafted HTML page.
Users can update to Google Chrome version 148.0.7778.96 or later to address this vulnerability.
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CVSS 4.0 Severity and Vector Strings:
No CVSS 4.0 data is available for this CVE.
CVSS 3.x Severity and Vector Strings:
No data available for CVSS Version 2.0 on this CVE.
CISA-ADP
Assessed May 6, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/05/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.html | [email protected] | Vendor Advisory |
| https://issues.chromium.org/issues/497952533 | [email protected] | Issue TrackingPermissions Required |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-457 | Use of Uninitialized Variable | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| google chrome | < 148.0.7778.96 |
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| apple macos | All versions |
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| linux linux kernel | All versions |
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| microsoft windows | All versions |
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Change History
5 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| May 6, 2026 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| May 6, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| May 6, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |