Google Chrome up to 147.0.7727.117 Codecs use after free

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as critical has been detected in Google Chrome. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the component Codecs. Performing a manipulation results in use after free. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2026-7348. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. No exploit is available. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Google Chrome. This affects some unknown functionality of the component Codecs. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a use after free vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-416. Referencing memory after it has been freed can cause a program to crash, use unexpected values, or execute code. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Use after free in Codecs in Google Chrome prior to 147.0.7727.138 allowed a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code inside a sandbox via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)

It is possible to read the advisory at chromereleases.googleblog.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2026-7348 since 04/28/2026. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available. The pricing for an exploit might be around USD $5k-$25k at the moment (estimation calculated on 04/30/2026).

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 310948 (Linux Distros Unpatched Vulnerability : CVE-2026-7348), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading to version 147.0.7727.138 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (310948) and CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2026-1304). Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

Affected

  • Google Chrome

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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
VulDB Vector: 🔒
VulDB Reliability: 🔍

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Use after free
CWE: CWE-416 / CWE-119
CAPEC: 🔒
ATT&CK: 🔒

Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔒
Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 310948
Nessus Name: Linux Distros Unpatched Vulnerability : CVE-2026-7348

Threat Intelligenceinfo

Interest: 🔍
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
Status: 🔍

0-Day Time: 🔒

Upgrade: Chrome 147.0.7727.138

Timelineinfo

04/28/2026 CVE reserved
04/29/2026 +1 days Advisory disclosed
04/29/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
04/30/2026 +1 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com
Product: google.com

Advisory: 500104
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-7348 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-7348
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-360075
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2026-1304 - Google Chrome: Mehrere Schwachstellen

Entryinfo

Created: 04/29/2026 05:49
Updated: 04/30/2026 02:59
Changes: 04/29/2026 05:49 (58), 04/29/2026 18:24 (7), 04/30/2026 02:59 (2)
Complete: 🔍
Cache ID: 216::103

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