CVE-2026-9117
📛 CVE Title
CVE-2026-9117
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)
Overview
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Assigner (CNA)
- Chrome
- CVSS severity
- high
- CVSS score
- 7.5 / 10
- CVSS vector
AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H- Effective score
- 7.5 / 10 HIGH source: CNA overview
- CWE(s)
-
CWE-843 - Reserved
- 2026-05-20
- Published
- 2026-05-20 19:12 UTC
- Last updated
- 2026-05-20 19:37 UTC
- Source
- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/main/cves/2026/9xxx/CVE-2026-9117.json
- Linked Threat
- CVE-2026-9117 — CVE-2026-9117
NVD triage scoring NVD CVE 2.0
Layer NVD adds on top of the CNA's CVE record — published / last-modified timestamps, exploitability / impact subscores, and the FIRST.org EPSS probability that this CVE will be exploited in the wild in the next 30 days.
- NVD published
- 2026-05-20 20:16:43 UTC
- NVD last modified
- 2026-05-21 16:45:44 UTC
- NVD CVSS v3.1
- 7.5 / 10 HIGH source: 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
- NVD CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H- Exploitability subscore
- 1.6 / 10
- Impact subscore
- 5.9 / 10
- EPSS score
- 0.0002 (probability of exploitation in next 30 days)
- EPSS percentile
- 6.68% vs all CVEs — higher = more likely to be exploited, as of 2026-05-24
NVD / KEV / EPSS data refreshed 2026-05-25 00:32 UTC. Re-run the 🛰 Backfill from NVD button above to refresh.
European Union Vulnerability Database ENISA EUVD
ENISA's official EU repository for curated vulnerability intelligence. Carries a separate identifier (EUVD-YYYY-NNNN) and frequently exposes an earlier-published description + CVSS than NVD does.
- EUVD ID
-
EUVD-2026-31165 - Assigner
- Chrome
- Published
- May 20, 2026, 7:12:44 PM
- Updated
- May 21, 2026, 1:05:30 PM
- EUVD base score (CVSS 3.1)
-
7.5 / 10
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H - EUVD-reported EPSS
- 0.0300
- Vendors
- Products
-
Chrome (148.0.7778.179 <148.0.7778.179)
- Aliases
-
GHSA-8m69-p3vj-fhqc
ENISA 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)
Microsoft Security Response Center MSRC
Microsoft's vendor-authoritative record from the Security Update Guide — its own CVSS score, impact, severity rating, exploit assessment, and KB-article fixes. Refreshed 2026-08-15 03:02 UTC (source: CVRF).
- Release
- 2026-May
Microsoft remediations / KB articles (2)
- Release Notes — Vendor Fix / Security Update (fixed build 148.0.3967.83)
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/DeployEdge/microsoft-edge-relnotes-security — None Available / Release Notes
Microsoft FAQ (2)
What is the version information for this release?
| Microsoft Edge Version | Date Released | Based on Chromium Version |
|---|---|---|
| 148.0.3967.83 | 05/21/2026 | 148.0.7778.180 |
Why is this Chrome CVE included in the Security Update Guide?
The vulnerability assigned to this CVE is in Chromium Open Source Software (OSS) which is consumed by Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based). It is being documented in the Security Update Guide to announce that the latest version of Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) is no longer vulnerable.
How can I see the version of the browser?
- In your Microsoft Edge browser, click on the 3 dots (...) on the very right-hand side of the window
- Click on Help and Feedback
- Click on About Microsoft Edge
Affected products (1)
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chrome |
148.0.7778.179 (affected)
|
— |
Affected products — CPE 2.3 (3) NVD
NVD's normalized CPE 2.3 matchers, used by vendor tools (vulnerability scanners, asset managers) for automated detection. Compare with the CNA's free-text "Affected products" section above.
cpe:2.3:a:google:chrome:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*cpe:2.3:o:google:chrome_os:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Vendor references (2)
References embedded in the original CVE record by the assigning CNA.
Web references (7)
DuckDuckGo results ranked by threat-intel / vendor advisory domains. Generated by the 🔎 Find references (web) button above — same flow as the Remediations search.
- MSRC update guide: CVE-2026-9117 msrc
- None Available msrc
- https://issues.chromium.org/issues/497542537 tenable:issues.chromium.org
- https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/05/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0841193308.html tenable:chromereleases.googleblog.com
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-9117 tenable:nvd.nist.gov
- https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-9117 tenable:www.cve.org
- https://www.first.org/epss/ tenable:www.first.org
NVD-tagged references (2)
Reference list NVD curates from the CNA record, vendor advisories, and third-party reports. The tag chips below are NVD's analyst-assigned categories.
- https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/05/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0841193308.html chrome-cve-admin@google.com Vendor Advisory
- https://issues.chromium.org/issues/497542537 chrome-cve-admin@google.com Permissions Required
Remediations (19)
Remediations are stored against the linked Threat row; the list below is deduplicated across both pages.
-
web:blog.rsisecurity.com
The Vulnerability Management Lifecycle Patch management is a vital component of the broader vulnerability management lifecycle, which includes: Discovery: Identify all systems and assets. Assessment: Evaluate severity and exploitability. Prioritization: Align risk levels with business impact. Remediation : Apply patches or compensating controls. Verification: Confirm successful patch deployment ...
2026-05-23 22:19 UTC -
web:blogs.oracle.com
As a follow-up to our recent post, Accelerating Vulnerability Detection and Response, Oracle is announcing the start date and cadence for monthly Critical Security Patch Updates (CSPUs). Beginning May 28, 2026 , Oracle will deliver a Critical Security Patch Update (CSPU) each month.
2026-05-23 22:19 UTC -
web:msrc.microsoft.com
The Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC) investigates all reports of security vulnerabilities affecting Microsoft products and services, and provides the information here as part of the ongoing effort to help you manage security risks and help keep your systems protected.
2026-05-23 22:19 UTC -
web:msrc.microsoft.com
Security Update Guide - Microsoft Security Response Center
2026-05-23 22:19 UTC -
web:portal.msrc.microsoft.com
The Security Update Guide provides information on the latest Microsoft security updates, helping users understand and address potential vulnerabilities effectively.
2026-05-23 22:19 UTC -
web:support.microsoft.com
Provides Windows client guidance for IT Pros to protect against speculative execution side-channel vulnerabilities.
2026-05-23 22:19 UTC -
web:support.microsoft.com
Summary Improvements and fixes included in this update How to obtain and install the update More information File information Information about protection and security Summary This security update contains fixes and resolves vulnerabilities. To learn more about the vulnerabilities, see the following security advisories: CVE - 2026 -40370 - SQL Server Remote Code Execution Vulnerability The ...
2026-05-23 22:19 UTC -
web:www.cve.org
At cve .org, we provide the authoritative reference method for publicly known information-security vulnerabilities and exposures
2026-05-23 22:19 UTC -
web:www.microsoft.com
These Knowledge Base articles accompany all security updates and advisories, and include caveats or known issues with security updates. Additionally, support engineers document common concerns from customers in these KB articles. These Knowledge Base articles are published the Security Update Guide with each release on Patch Tuesday.
2026-05-23 22:19 UTC -
web:www.oracle.com
This Critical Patch Update contains 481 new security patches across the product families listed below. Please note that an MOS note summarizing the content of this Critical Patch Update and other Oracle Software Security Assurance activities is located at April 2026 Critical Patch Update: Executive Summary and Analysis.
2026-05-23 22:19 UTC -
web:nvd.nist.gov
The NVD is the U.S. government repository of standards based vulnerability management data represented using the Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP). This data enables automation of vulnerability management, security measurement, and compliance. The NVD includes databases of security checklist references, security-related software flaws, product names, and impact metrics. For ...
2026-05-26 03:00 UTC -
web:securityvulnerability.io
What is CVE-2026-9117 ? A type confusion vulnerability in the GFX component of Google Chrome on Linux and ChromeOS has been discovered. This issue arises when a remote attacker successfully compromises the renderer process by using a specially crafted video file.
2026-05-26 03:00 UTC -
web:support.microsoft.com
This out-of-band update for Windows 11, version 25H2 and 24H2 (KB5085518) includes fixes and improvements. To learn more about differences between security updates, optional non-security preview updates, out-of-band (OOB) updates, and continuous innovation, see Windows monthly updates explained. For information on Windows update terminology, see the different types of Windows software updates ...
2026-05-26 03:00 UTC -
web:ubuntu.com
CVE-2026-9117 Publication date 21 May 2026 Last updated 22 May 2026
2026-05-26 03:00 UTC -
web:www.crowdstrike.com
Microsoft has released security updates for 130 vulnerabilities, including 30 critical, in its May 2026 Patch Tuesday rollout.
2026-05-26 03:00 UTC -
web:www.helpnetsecurity.com
Microsoft has disclosed a critical privilege-escalation vulnerability in Windows Admin Center ( CVE - 2026 -26119) patched in December 2025.
2026-05-26 03:00 UTC -
web:www.pcworld.com
Windows 11's Secure Boot fix update finally rolls out to more PCs Important security certificates for Windows 11 will soon expire for many users.
2026-05-26 03:00 UTC -
web:www.suse.com
Secure your Linux systems from CVE-2026-9117 . Stay ahead of potential threats with the latest security updates from SUSE.
2026-05-26 03:00 UTC -
web:zecurit.com
Get the complete breakdown of Microsoft's May 2026 Patch Tuesday. We analyze the latest security updates and all critical CVEs .
2026-05-26 03:00 UTC
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Raw JSON
The full cvelistV5 record. Download as CVE-2026-9117.json.
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