Type Confusion in V8 in Google Chrome prior to 144.0.7559.132 allowed a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)
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CVE-2026-1862 is a High severity security vulnerability. Type Confusion in V8 in Google Chrome prior to 144.0.7559.132 allowed a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium...
This vulnerability has a CVSS score of 8.8 out of 10, rated as High. High severity vulnerabilities pose significant risk and could allow attackers to gain elevated privileges or access sensitive data.
To protect against CVE-2026-1862, you should: (1) Apply the latest security patches from the vendor, (2) Check official security advisories for specific remediation steps, (3) Update affected software to the latest version, and (4) Monitor your systems for any signs of exploitation.
This vulnerability was publicly disclosed on February 3, 2026. Organizations should check if they were vulnerable during the period before the patch was available.
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