UAF in Chrome Codecs <147.0.7727.101 enables remote code exec
CVE-2026-6318 Published on April 15, 2026
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)
Weakness Type
What is a Dangling pointer Vulnerability?
Referencing memory after it has been freed can cause a program to crash, use unexpected values, or execute code.
CVE-2026-6318 has been classified to as a Dangling pointer vulnerability or weakness.
Products Associated with CVE-2026-6318
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Affected Versions
Google Chrome:- Version 147.0.7727.101 and below 147.0.7727.101 is affected.