Type Confusion in WebAudio of Google Chrome

CVE-2026-16420

What is CVE-2026-16420?

A flaw exists in the WebAudio component of Google Chrome that allows remote attackers to exploit type confusion vulnerabilities. By crafting a malicious HTML page, attackers can execute arbitrary code within a sandboxed environment, potentially leading to unauthorized actions on the user's system. This vulnerability underscores the importance of keeping software up to date, as timely updates mitigate such security risks.

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