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CVSS VectorVendor: Chrome
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Type Confusion in V8 in Google Chrome prior to 147.0.7727.55 allowed a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code inside a sandbox via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)
AnalysisAI
Remote code execution within Chrome's V8 JavaScript sandbox affects Google Chrome versions prior to 147.0.7727.55 through a type confusion vulnerability. Attackers can execute arbitrary code by convincing users to visit a malicious webpage, requiring no authentication. Vendor-released patch available (Chrome 147.0.7727.55). No public exploit identified at time of analysis, with EPSS probability at 0.04% (11th percentile) indicating low observed exploitation likelihood despite high CVSS score of 8.8.
Technical ContextAI
The vulnerability exists in V8, Google Chrome's open-source JavaScript and WebAssembly engine written in C++. Type confusion (CWE-843) occurs when code incorrectly assumes an object's type, allowing memory to be interpreted as a different type than intended. In V8's case, this typically happens during JIT compilation or object manipulation where type checks fail or are bypassed. The vulnerability is sandboxed, meaning successful exploitation grants code execution within Chrome's renderer process security boundary rather than full system compromise. The CPE identifier cpe:2.3:a:google:chrome applies to all Chrome installations across Windows, macOS, Linux, and ChromeOS platforms. Type confusion vulnerabilities in V8 have historically enabled sandbox escapes when chained with additional vulnerabilities, though this specific CVE is rated for sandbox-internal execution only.
RemediationAI
Update Google Chrome to version 147.0.7727.55 or later immediately through the built-in update mechanism (Settings > About Chrome) or by downloading the latest version from https://www.google.com/chrome/. Chrome's automatic update feature should deploy this patch within days for most users, but enterprise environments using managed deployments should prioritize distribution through their software management systems. Verify successful update by navigating to chrome://settings/help and confirming version number 147.0.7727.55 or higher. No effective workarounds exist for this V8 engine vulnerability short of disabling JavaScript entirely, which breaks modern web functionality. Organizations unable to patch immediately should implement defense-in-depth controls including network segmentation, user awareness training about suspicious websites, and enhanced monitoring for anomalous Chrome process behavior. Full advisory and technical details available at https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/04/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.html.
Vendor StatusVendor
SUSE
Severity: High| Product | Status |
|---|---|
| SUSE Package Hub 15 SP6 | Fixed |
| openSUSE Leap 15.6 | Fixed |
| openSUSE Tumbleweed | Fixed |
| SUSE Package Hub 15 SP6 | Fixed |
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EUVD-2026-20661