Impact
The vulnerability is an integer overflow in the Media component of Google Chrome before version 155.0.8059.39. An attacker who can deliver a crafted HTML page can exploit the overflow to execute arbitrary code outside the browser sandbox, leading to a full system compromise.
Affected Systems
The flaw exists in Google Chrome, affecting all builds prior to 155.0.8059.39. Users running older Chrome versions are vulnerable. The issue is documented in Chrome's stable channel release for 155.0.8059.39.
Risk and Exploitability
The attack requires only a crafted HTML page and can be initiated remotely. The CVSS score is 9.6, indicating a high severity. EPSS data is not reported, and the vulnerability is not listed in CISA KEV, indicating no known exploitation in the wild so far. Nonetheless, the potential for remote code execution warrants prompt remediation.
OpenCVE Enrichment
Debian DLA
Debian DSA