Google Chrome up to 147.0.7727.55 Codecs use after free

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6.0$5k-$25k0.74

Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Google Chrome. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the component Codecs. Such manipulation leads to use after free. This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2026-6362. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Chrome and classified as critical. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the component Codecs. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a use after free vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-416. Referencing memory after it has been freed can cause a program to crash, use unexpected values, or execute code. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Use after free in Codecs in Google Chrome prior to 147.0.7727.101 allowed a remote attacker to potentially perform out of bounds memory access via a crafted video file. (Chromium security severity: High)

The advisory is shared for download at chromereleases.googleblog.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2026-6362 since 04/15/2026. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be launched remotely. No form of authentication is required for exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $5k-$25k (estimation calculated on 04/16/2026).

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 306601 (Google Chrome < 147.0.7727.101 Multiple Vulnerabilities), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading to version 147.0.7727.101 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (306601). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.0

VulDB Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.0
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Use after free
CWE: CWE-416 / CWE-119
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔒
Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 306601
Nessus Name: Google Chrome < 147.0.7727.101 Multiple Vulnerabilities

Threat Intelligenceinfo

Interest: 🔍
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
Status: 🔍

0-Day Time: 🔒

Upgrade: Chrome 147.0.7727.101

Timelineinfo

04/15/2026 CVE reserved
04/16/2026 +1 days Advisory disclosed
04/16/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
04/16/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com
Product: google.com

Advisory: 500066
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-6362 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-6362
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-357800

Entryinfo

Created: 04/16/2026 06:18
Updated: 04/16/2026 08:37
Changes: 04/16/2026 06:18 (23), 04/16/2026 06:19 (35), 04/16/2026 08:37 (2)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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