CVE-2026-9117
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CVE-2026-9117 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. 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). EPSS estimates a 0.27% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
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)
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Chrome | < 148.0.7778.179 |
References
- https://issues.chromium.org/issues/497542537Permissions Required
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
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