Type Confusion in GFX in Google Chrome on Linux

Publication date: 2026-05-20

Last updated on: 2026-05-21

Assigner: 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)

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Meta Information

Published

2026-05-20

Last Modified

2026-05-21

Generated

2026-06-30

AI Q&A

2026-05-20

EPSS Evaluated

2026-06-28

NVD

CVE-2026-9117

EUVD

EUVD-2026-31165

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
google	chrome	to 148.0.7778.179 (exc)

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Exploitability

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CWE ID	Description
CWE-843	The product allocates or initializes a resource such as a pointer, object, or variable using one type, but it later accesses that resource using a type that is incompatible with the original type.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is a type confusion issue in the GFX component of Google Chrome on Linux and ChromeOS versions prior to 148.0.7778.179. It allows a remote attacker who has already compromised the renderer process to potentially escape the browser's sandbox by using a specially crafted video file.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this vulnerability can allow an attacker to escape the sandbox environment of the browser, potentially gaining higher privileges on the affected system. This could lead to full system compromise, including unauthorized access to sensitive data, installation of malware, or further attacks on the system.

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