Google · Chromium V8
CVE-2018-17480
Google Chromium V8 Out-of-Bounds Write Vulnerability
What it is
Execution of user supplied Javascript during array deserialization leading to an out of bounds write in V8 in Google Chrome prior to 71.0.3578.80 allowed a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code inside a sandbox via a crafted HTML page.
CISA: Google Chromium V8 Engine contains out-of-bounds write vulnerability that allows a remote attacker to execute code inside a sandbox via a crafted HTML page. This vulnerability could affect multiple web browsers that utilize Chromium, including, but not limited to, Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, and Opera.
What to do
Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Deadline for US federal agencies: June 22, 2022
More exploited flaws from Google
| Added | Vulnerability | Product | Severity | Attack chance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 9, 2026 | Out of Bounds Write | Chromium V8 | High 8.8 | 3.5% |
| Sep 4, 2026 | Type Confusion | Chromium V8 | High 8.8 | 1.8% |
| Jun 9, 2026 | Out-of-Bounds Read and Write | Chromium V8 | High 8.8 | 2.4% |
| Mar 13, 2026 | Improper Restriction of Operations Within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer | Chromium V8 | High 8.8 | 2.7% |
| Nov 19, 2025 | Type Confusion | Chromium V8 | High 8.8 | 4.9% |
| Sep 23, 2025 | Type Confusion | Chromium V8 | High 8.8 | 9.0% |
| Jul 2, 2025 | Type Confusion | Chromium V8 | High 8.1 | 14% |
| Jun 5, 2025 | Out-of-Bounds Read and Write | Chromium V8 | High 8.8 | 7.8% |
Sources: Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (CISA, public domain), CVE records (cve.org) and EPSS (FIRST). The chance of attacks is the EPSS estimate that someone will try to exploit the flaw in the next 30 days.