CVE-2026-6318: Use after free in Google Chrome
Use after free in Codecs 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: Medium)
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CWE-416) involves a use-after-free condition in the codecs subsystem of Google Chrome before version 147.0.7727.101. Exploitation requires user interaction (UI required) and can be triggered remotely via a crafted HTML page, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution within the sandbox environment. The CVSS vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vendor advisory is available but does not explicitly state if a patch has been released.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code inside the Chrome sandbox, potentially compromising browser security and user data confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The high CVSS score reflects the critical nature of the impact, although exploitation requires user interaction. No known active exploits have been reported.
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 when browsing untrusted websites and avoid interacting with suspicious content. Monitor the vendor advisory for updates on patch availability.
CVE-2026-6318: Use after free in Google Chrome
Description
Use after free in Codecs 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: Medium)
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.8high
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CWE-416) involves a use-after-free condition in the codecs subsystem of Google Chrome before version 147.0.7727.101. Exploitation requires user interaction (UI required) and can be triggered remotely via a crafted HTML page, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution within the sandbox environment. The CVSS vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vendor advisory is available but does not explicitly state if a patch has been released.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code inside the Chrome sandbox, potentially compromising browser security and user data confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The high CVSS score reflects the critical nature of the impact, although exploitation requires user interaction. No known active exploits have been reported.
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 when browsing untrusted websites and avoid interacting with suspicious content. Monitor the vendor advisory for updates on patch availability.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-04-14T18:12:28.207Z
- 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: 69dfe7be82d89c981f913e47
Added to database: 4/15/2026, 7:32:14 PM
Last enriched: 5/27/2026, 7:57:40 PM
Last updated: 5/29/2026, 3:24:44 AM
Views: 79
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