CVE-2026-3921: High Use after free in TextEncoding.

Published Feb 17, 2026
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Updated

Chromium: CVE-2026-3921 Use after free in TextEncoding

Other sources

This CVE was assigned by Chrome. Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) ingests Chromium, which addresses this vulnerability. Please see Google Chrome Releases for more information.

Microsoft

Use after free in TextEncoding in Google Chrome prior to 146.0.7680.71 allowed a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)

NVD

Credit

Pranamya Keshkamat & Cantina.xyz

Affected Software

7 affected componentsFixes available
Google Chrome<146.0.7680.71
All of the following
Google Chrome<146.0.7680.71
Any of the following
Apple macOS
Linux Linux kernel
Microsoft Windows
Microsoft Edge<146.0.3856.59
Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based)

Event History

Mar 11, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:04 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:04 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Mar 14, 2026
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·01:20 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·01:20 AM
DescriptionAffected Software
May 11, 2026
Data Sourced
12:00 AM
SeverityWeakness

Parent advisories

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-3921?

The severity of CVE-2026-3921 is classified as High.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-3921?

To fix CVE-2026-3921, update Google Chrome to version 146.0.7680.71 or later.

3

What does CVE-2026-3921 affect?

CVE-2026-3921 affects Google Chrome versions prior to 146.0.7680.71.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-3921?

CVE-2026-3921 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the TextEncoding component of Google Chrome.

5

Can CVE-2026-3921 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2026-3921 can potentially allow a remote attacker to exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page.

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