Google Chrome V8 Type Confusion Vulnerability Allowing Heap Corruption Exploitation

Vulnerability

A type confusion vulnerability has been identified in the V8 JavaScript engine used by Google Chrome, in versions prior to 144.0.7559.132. This vulnerability could allow a remote attacker to exploit heap corruption by crafting a specific HTML page.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to heap corruption, a common precursor to more severe memory corruption vulnerabilities such as arbitrary code execution.

Remediation

Users can update to Google Chrome version 144.0.7559.132 or later to address this vulnerability.

Added: Feb 3, 2026, 9:20 PM
Updated: Feb 3, 2026, 10:53 PM

Vulnerability Rating

Custom Algorithm
spread
8.4
impact
7.5
exploitability
3.6
remediation
7.7
relevance
2.5
threat
0.0
urgency
2.9
incentive
0.0

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