Type Confusion Vulnerability in Google Chrome on Linux and ChromeOS
CVE-2026-9117

7.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Google
Status
Chrome
Vendor
CVE Published:
20 May 2026

What is CVE-2026-9117?

A type confusion vulnerability in the GFX component of Google Chrome on Linux and ChromeOS has been discovered. This issue arises when a remote attacker successfully compromises the renderer process by using a specially crafted video file. If exploited, this vulnerability could allow unauthorized access to system resources, posing significant security risks. Affected versions include those prior to 148.0.7778.179 for both Linux and ChromeOS platforms.

Affected Version(s)

Chrome 148.0.7778.179

References

https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/05/stable-chan...
https://issues.chromium.org/issues/497542537

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.5
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
High
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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