CVE-2026-6308: Out of bounds read in Media

Published Apr 15, 2026
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Updated

Chromium: CVE-2026-6308 Out of bounds read in Media

Other sources

Out of bounds read in Media in Google Chrome prior to 147.0.7727.101 allowed a remote attacker who convinced a user to engage in specific UI gestures to execute arbitrary code via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)

MITRE

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

Affected Software

6 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based)
Microsoft Edge<147.0.3912.72
All of the following
Google Chrome<147.0.7727.101
Any of the following
Apple macOS
Linux Linux kernel
Microsoft Windows

Event History

Apr 15, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:04 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:04 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Apr 17, 2026
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
DescriptionAffected Software
May 22, 2026
Data Sourced
12:00 AM
SeverityWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-6308?

CVE-2026-6308 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for arbitrary code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-6308?

To fix CVE-2026-6308, update Google Chrome to version 147.0.7727.101 or later.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2026-6308?

CVE-2026-6308 affects Google Chrome versions prior to 147.0.7727.101.

4

Can CVE-2026-6308 be exploited by remote attackers?

Yes, CVE-2026-6308 can be exploited by remote attackers via crafted HTML pages that manipulate UI gestures.

5

Is CVE-2026-6308 relevant to Microsoft Edge and operating systems?

CVE-2026-6308 is relevant to certain versions of Microsoft Edge based on Chromium, while not affecting the underlying operating systems directly.

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