Google Chrome up to 152.0.7977.75 type confusion

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Chrome and classified as critical. Affected is an unknown function. Executing a manipulation can lead to type confusion. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2026-85046. The attack may be launched remotely. Furthermore, there is an exploit available. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Google Chrome. This vulnerability affects an unknown code. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a type confusion vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is 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. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Type confusion in V8 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)

The advisory is shared for download at chromereleases.googleblog.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2026-85046 since 09/02/2026. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. Technical details are unknown but an exploit is available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $5k-$25k (estimation calculated on 09/09/2026).

It is declared as attacked. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 342819 (Linux Distros Unpatched Vulnerability : CVE-2026-85046), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. This issue was added on 09/04/2026 to the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog with a due date of 09/18/2026:

Apply mitigations in accordance with vendor instructions, ensuring compliance with CISA’s BOD 26-04 Prioritizing Security Updates Based on Risk (see URL in Notes) guidance and CISA’s “Forensics Triage Requirements” (see URL in Notes). Follow applicable BO

Upgrading to version 152.0.7977.82 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (342819), EUVD (EUVD-2026-70702) and CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2026-3175). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

Affected

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

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.6
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.4

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Type confusion
CWE: CWE-843
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Physical: No
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Status: Attacked

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Nessus ID: 342819
Nessus Name: Linux Distros Unpatched Vulnerability : CVE-2026-85046

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Chrome 152.0.7977.82

Timelineinfo

09/02/2026 CVE reserved
09/03/2026 +1 days Advisory disclosed
09/03/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
09/09/2026 +6 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com
Product: google.com

Advisory: chromereleases.googleblog.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-85046 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-85046
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-398584
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CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2026-3175 - Google Chrome / Microsoft Edge: Mehrere Schwachstellen

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013

Entryinfo

Created: 09/03/2026 21:45
Updated: 09/09/2026 08:45
Changes: 09/03/2026 21:45 (55), 09/04/2026 21:45 (12), 09/05/2026 00:51 (2), 09/05/2026 09:21 (7), 09/06/2026 12:20 (1), 09/06/2026 16:42 (11), 09/08/2026 00:41 (1), 09/09/2026 08:45 (2)
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