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CVE-2026-6302: Use after free in Google Chrome

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VulnerabilityCVE-2026-6302cvecve-2026-6302
Published: Wed Apr 15 2026 (04/15/2026, 19:04:49 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: Google
Product: Chrome

Description

Use after free in Video in Google Chrome prior to 147.0.7727.101 allowed a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code inside a sandbox via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)

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AILast updated: 04/15/2026, 20:02:02 UTC

Technical Analysis

This vulnerability involves a use-after-free condition in the Video processing component of Google Chrome before version 147.0.7727.101. Exploitation requires a remote attacker to deliver a specially crafted HTML page that triggers the flaw, potentially enabling arbitrary code execution within the sandboxed environment of the browser. The issue was publicly disclosed on April 15, 2026, and is rated as high severity by Chromium security. No CVSS score is available, and no direct patch information is included in the input data, though a vendor advisory URL is provided.

Potential Impact

Successful exploitation could allow remote code execution inside the sandbox of the affected Chrome browser, potentially compromising the security of the user's environment. However, no known active exploits have been reported. The impact is limited to versions prior to 147.0.7727.101.

Mitigation Recommendations

Check the vendor advisory at https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/04/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_15.html for the latest remediation guidance and patch availability. Since the affected version is prior to 147.0.7727.101, updating to version 147.0.7727.101 or later is likely the recommended mitigation. Patch status is not explicitly confirmed in the provided data; verify the vendor advisory for current remediation details.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
Chrome
Date Reserved
2026-04-14T18:12:21.625Z
Cvss Version
null
State
PUBLISHED
Remediation Level
null
Vendor Advisory Urls
[{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/04/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_15.html","vendor":"Google"}]

Threat ID: 69dfe7b982d89c981f913cc0

Added to database: 4/15/2026, 7:32:09 PM

Last enriched: 4/15/2026, 8:02:02 PM

Last updated: 4/16/2026, 6:22:23 AM

Views: 7

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