CVE-2026-85051
Received Received - Intake

Type Confusion in Google Chrome Compositing

Publication date: 2026-09-03

Last updated on: 2026-09-03

Assigner: Chrome

Description
Type confusion in Compositing in Google Chrome prior to 152.0.7977.82 allowed a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code inside the sandbox via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)

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Published
2026-09-03
Last Modified
2026-09-03
Generated
2026-09-04
AI Q&A
2026-09-03
EPSS Evaluated
N/A
NVD
CVE-2026-85051
EUVD
EUVD-2026-70711

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Vendor Product Version / Range
google chrome to 152.0.7977.82 (exc)

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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 Compositing component of Google Chrome versions before 152.0.7977.82. It allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code within the browser's sandbox by tricking a user into visiting a specially crafted HTML page.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to run malicious code on your device, potentially stealing data, installing malware, or taking control of your browser sessions. Since it occurs within the sandbox, it may be limited but still poses significant risks.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized data access or exfiltration, violating GDPR's data protection requirements and HIPAA's safeguards for protected health information. Organizations may face compliance breaches, fines, or legal consequences if exploited.

Mitigation Strategies

Update Google Chrome to version 152.0.7977.82 or later to address the type confusion vulnerability in Compositing.

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