CVE-2026-6308: Out of bounds read in Google Chrome
Out of bounds read in Media in Google Chrome prior to 147.0.7727.101 allowed a remote attacker who convinced a user to engage in specific UI gestures to execute arbitrary code via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
An out-of-bounds read vulnerability exists in the Media component of Google Chrome before version 147.0.7727.101. Exploitation requires user interaction involving specific UI gestures on a maliciously crafted HTML page, enabling remote code execution. The vulnerability is recognized as high severity by Chromium security. The vendor advisory URL is provided but does not explicitly confirm patch availability or remediation details.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to arbitrary code execution in the context of the affected Chrome browser, potentially compromising the user's system. No known active exploits have been reported, reducing immediate risk. The impact is significant due to the potential for remote code execution via user interaction.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed—check the vendor advisory at https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/04/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_15.html for current remediation guidance. Until official confirmation of a fix, users should exercise caution with untrusted web content and avoid engaging in unexpected UI gestures on unknown sites. Monitor vendor communications for updates on patches or mitigations.
CVE-2026-6308: Out of bounds read in Google Chrome
Description
Out of bounds read in Media in Google Chrome prior to 147.0.7727.101 allowed a remote attacker who convinced a user to engage in specific UI gestures to execute arbitrary code via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
An out-of-bounds read vulnerability exists in the Media component of Google Chrome before version 147.0.7727.101. Exploitation requires user interaction involving specific UI gestures on a maliciously crafted HTML page, enabling remote code execution. The vulnerability is recognized as high severity by Chromium security. The vendor advisory URL is provided but does not explicitly confirm patch availability or remediation details.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to arbitrary code execution in the context of the affected Chrome browser, potentially compromising the user's system. No known active exploits have been reported, reducing immediate risk. The impact is significant due to the potential for remote code execution via user interaction.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed—check the vendor advisory at https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/04/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_15.html for current remediation guidance. Until official confirmation of a fix, users should exercise caution with untrusted web content and avoid engaging in unexpected UI gestures on unknown sites. Monitor vendor communications for updates on patches or mitigations.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-04-14T18:12:23.842Z
- 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: 69dfe7bc82d89c981f913dd4
Added to database: 4/15/2026, 7:32:12 PM
Last enriched: 4/15/2026, 7:48:38 PM
Last updated: 4/16/2026, 5:52:11 AM
Views: 7
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