CVE-2026-87484
Description
A flaw was found in Google Chrome. This vulnerability, located in the Geometry component, allows a remote attacker to spoof user interface (UI) elements. By leveraging social engineering and enticing a user to visit a specially crafted HTML page, an attacker could deceive the user. This deception could lead to unintended actions or the disclosure of sensitive information.
Statement
Red Hat Product Security has determined that this vulnerability does not affect any currently supported Red Hat product. This assessment may evolve based on further analysis and discovery. For more information about this vulnerability and the products it affects, please see the linked references.
Understanding the Weakness (CWE)
Access Control
Technical Impact: Gain Privileges or Assume Identity; Bypass Protection Mechanism; Read Application Data; Modify Application Data
An attacker can trick a user into performing actions that are masked and hidden from the user's view. The impact varies widely, depending on the functionality of the underlying application. For example, in a social media application, clickjacking could be used to trick the user into changing privacy settings.
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