Google Chrome up to 148.0.7778.168 on Linux GFX type confusion

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as critical has been found in Google Chrome on Linux. The affected element is an unknown function of the component GFX. The manipulation results in type confusion. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2026-9117. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Chrome on Linux. It has been classified as critical. Affected is an unknown part of the component GFX. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a type confusion vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as 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. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

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)

The advisory is shared for download at chromereleases.googleblog.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2026-9117 since 05/20/2026. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $5k-$25k (estimation calculated on 05/26/2026).

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 316024 (Linux Distros Unpatched Vulnerability : CVE-2026-9117), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading to version 148.0.7778.179 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (316024) and CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2026-1623). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

Affected

  • Debian Linux
  • Fedora Linux
  • Google Chrome
  • Microsoft Edge
  • SUSE openSUSE

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.9
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.7

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VulDB Temp Score: 6.0
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Type confusion
CWE: CWE-843
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 316024
Nessus Name: Linux Distros Unpatched Vulnerability : CVE-2026-9117

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Chrome 148.0.7778.179

Timelineinfo

05/20/2026 Advisory disclosed
05/20/2026 +0 days CVE reserved
05/20/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
05/26/2026 +6 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com
Product: google.com

Advisory: chromereleases.googleblog.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-9117 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-9117
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-364920
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2026-1623 - Google Chrome und Microsoft Edge: Mehrere Schwachstellen

Entryinfo

Created: 05/20/2026 21:59
Updated: 05/26/2026 17:45
Changes: 05/20/2026 21:59 (57), 05/21/2026 18:46 (7), 05/22/2026 04:43 (2), 05/24/2026 00:26 (11), 05/26/2026 17:45 (2)
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