Google Patches 6th Chrome Zero-Day of 2026
Description
Google released Chrome 152 security updates addressing 12 vulnerabilities, including a high-severity type confusion zero-day in the V8 JavaScript and WebAssembly engine (CVE-2026-85046). This is the sixth Chrome zero-day patched in 2026. The flaw allows potential memory corruption that could lead to crashes or remote code execution. The update fixes this and other high-severity bugs across Windows, macOS, and Linux versions.
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Technical Analysis
Google's Chrome 152 update patches 12 vulnerabilities, notably CVE-2026-85046, a high-severity type confusion vulnerability in the V8 engine exploited in the wild. Type confusion bugs can cause memory corruption enabling remote read/write operations, crashes, or code execution. The vulnerability was reported by an external researcher and rewarded with a bug bounty. The patch was released for Chrome 152.0.7977.82/.83 on Windows and macOS, and 152.0.7977.82 on Linux. This update also addresses nine other high-severity bugs and two medium-severity issues.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability CVE-2026-85046 is actively exploited in the wild and can lead to memory corruption, potentially allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code remotely via crafted web content. This poses a significant risk to users running affected Chrome versions. The update mitigates this risk by fixing the underlying type confusion flaw in the V8 engine. Other patched vulnerabilities also address critical issues that could lead to crashes or unauthorized resource access.
Mitigation Recommendations
A security update is available and should be applied immediately. Users and administrators should upgrade to Chrome versions 152.0.7977.82/.83 on Windows and macOS, and 152.0.7977.82 on Linux to remediate CVE-2026-85046 and other vulnerabilities. No additional mitigation steps are indicated by the vendor advisory.
Technical Details
- Classification
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- Article Source
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Threat ID: 6a9aad6dacd9273b4981c390
Added to database: 09/04/2026, 11:37:17 UTC
Last enriched: 09/07/2026, 17:22:17 UTC
Last updated: 10/04/2026, 07:49:41 UTC
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