Vulnerability 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)
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Chrome | < 148.0.7778.179 | |
| Chrome Os | - | |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/05/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_Vendor Advisory
- https://issues.chromium.org/issues/497542537Permissions Required
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-9117?
CVE-2026-9117 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). 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 craft...
How severe is CVE-2026-9117?
CVE-2026-9117 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-9117?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Google Chrome, Google Chrome Os, Linux Linux Kernel.