CVE-2026-6317: Use after free in Google Chrome
Use after free in Cast in Google Chrome prior to 147.0.7727.101 allowed a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves a use-after-free condition in the Cast feature 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 leading to arbitrary code execution within the context of the browser process. The issue is recognized by Chromium security as high severity. The vendor advisory linked suggests a stable channel update was released on or around the publication date, but explicit patch details are not included in the provided data.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow remote code execution in the context of the affected Chrome browser, potentially compromising the user's system. No known active exploits have been reported, which may reduce immediate risk but does not eliminate the threat. The vulnerability affects users running Chrome 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 update and patch information. Since the vulnerability affects versions prior to 147.0.7727.101, updating to version 147.0.7727.101 or later is recommended if confirmed by the vendor advisory. Patch status is not explicitly confirmed in the provided data; therefore, verify the current remediation status directly from the vendor advisory before taking action.
CVE-2026-6317: Use after free in Google Chrome
Description
Use after free in Cast in Google Chrome prior to 147.0.7727.101 allowed a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves a use-after-free condition in the Cast feature 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 leading to arbitrary code execution within the context of the browser process. The issue is recognized by Chromium security as high severity. The vendor advisory linked suggests a stable channel update was released on or around the publication date, but explicit patch details are not included in the provided data.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow remote code execution in the context of the affected Chrome browser, potentially compromising the user's system. No known active exploits have been reported, which may reduce immediate risk but does not eliminate the threat. The vulnerability affects users running Chrome 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 update and patch information. Since the vulnerability affects versions prior to 147.0.7727.101, updating to version 147.0.7727.101 or later is recommended if confirmed by the vendor advisory. Patch status is not explicitly confirmed in the provided data; therefore, verify the current remediation status directly from the vendor advisory before taking action.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-04-14T18:12:27.867Z
- 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: 69dfe7bc82d89c981f913df9
Added to database: 4/15/2026, 7:32:12 PM
Last enriched: 4/15/2026, 7:47:57 PM
Last updated: 4/16/2026, 6:19:30 AM
Views: 9
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