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Plain-English summary
CVE-2026-0902 is a Chrome V8 engine flaw fixed in Chrome 144.0.7559.59. A malicious web page could trigger an out-of-bounds memory read. This is important because Chrome routinely processes untrusted web content, but the provided sources do not show confirmed active exploitation.
Executive priority
Treat this as a high-priority browser patching item, not as a confirmed emergency. Rapid rollout is justified because browser flaws can be reached through normal web use, but the sources do not confirm exploitation in the wild.
Technical view
Google describes an inappropriate implementation in V8 before Chrome 144.0.7559.59 allowing a remote attacker to perform an out-of-bounds memory read via crafted HTML. The CVSS vector is network, low complexity, no privileges, user interaction required, with high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact.
Likely exposure
Organizations are likely exposed where Google Chrome desktop installations remain below 144.0.7559.59. Exposure depends on users loading attacker-controlled or compromised HTML content. The provided sources do not identify other affected products.
Exploitation context
The attack path requires user interaction with crafted HTML content in Chrome. The CVE is not listed as KEV in the provided bundle, and no cited source states active exploitation. Public technical detail appears limited.
Researcher notes
The Chromium issue reference may restrict details. Available public information supports V8 out-of-bounds memory read via crafted HTML, not a complete exploit chain. Avoid assuming impact beyond Google Chrome before 144.0.7559.59 unless vendor sources expand scope.
Mitigation direction
- Update Google Chrome to 144.0.7559.59 or later.
- Ensure users restart Chrome so the update takes effect.
- Prioritize managed fleets with broad web access or high-risk users.
- Check Google Chrome release guidance for any additional vendor instructions.
Validation and detection
- Inventory Chrome desktop versions across managed endpoints.
- Confirm installed versions are 144.0.7559.59 or newer.
- Verify Chrome has restarted after updating.
- Review scanner results for remaining pre-144.0.7559.59 installations.
Public sources used
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- High
- CVSS
- 8.8 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H2.85.9Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
8.8HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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