CVE-2026-9117: Type Confusion in Google Chrome
Type Confusion in GFX in Google Chrome on Linux, ChromeOS prior to 148.0.7778.179 allowed a remote attacker who had compromised the renderer process to potentially perform a sandbox escape via a crafted video file. (Chromium security severity: High)
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves type confusion in the graphics component of Google Chrome on Linux and ChromeOS platforms before version 148.0.7778.179. An attacker with control over the renderer process could exploit this flaw via a crafted video file to potentially break out of the sandbox environment, increasing the risk of further system compromise. The issue is acknowledged by Google with a high severity rating, but no detailed CVSS score or explicit patch status is provided in the available data.
Potential Impact
If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker who has compromised the renderer process to escape the sandbox, potentially leading to execution of arbitrary code with higher privileges on the host system. This elevates the risk of system compromise beyond the renderer sandbox containment. No known active exploitation has been reported at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
The vendor advisory linked should be monitored for updates regarding patch availability. Since the affected version is prior to 148.0.7778.179, updating to version 148.0.7778.179 or later is recommended once confirmed by the vendor advisory. Patch status is not yet confirmed—check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance.
CVE-2026-9117: Type Confusion in Google Chrome
Description
Type Confusion in GFX in Google Chrome on Linux, ChromeOS prior to 148.0.7778.179 allowed a remote attacker who had compromised the renderer process to potentially perform a sandbox escape via a crafted video file. (Chromium security severity: High)
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves type confusion in the graphics component of Google Chrome on Linux and ChromeOS platforms before version 148.0.7778.179. An attacker with control over the renderer process could exploit this flaw via a crafted video file to potentially break out of the sandbox environment, increasing the risk of further system compromise. The issue is acknowledged by Google with a high severity rating, but no detailed CVSS score or explicit patch status is provided in the available data.
Potential Impact
If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker who has compromised the renderer process to escape the sandbox, potentially leading to execution of arbitrary code with higher privileges on the host system. This elevates the risk of system compromise beyond the renderer sandbox containment. No known active exploitation has been reported at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
The vendor advisory linked should be monitored for updates regarding patch availability. Since the affected version is prior to 148.0.7778.179, updating to version 148.0.7778.179 or later is recommended once confirmed by the vendor advisory. Patch status is not yet confirmed—check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-05-20T17:39:22.734Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/05/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0841193308.html","vendor":"Google"}]
Threat ID: 6a0e0cd4ba1db473629e7a0f
Added to database: 5/20/2026, 7:34:44 PM
Last enriched: 5/20/2026, 7:50:32 PM
Last updated: 5/21/2026, 3:34:43 AM
Views: 5
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