CVE-2026-13879: Use after free in Bluetooth on 2026-04-02

Published Apr 2, 2026
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Updated

Chromium: CVE-2026-13879 Use after free in Bluetooth

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 Bluetooth in Google Chrome prior to 150.0.7871.47 allowed an attacker on the local network segment to obtain potentially sensitive information from process memory via a malicious peripheral. (Chromium security severity: Medium)

— NVD

Affected Software

7 affected componentsFixes available
Google Chrome<150.0.7871.47
All of the following
Google Chrome<150.0.7871.46
Any of the following
Apple macOS
Linux Linux kernel
Microsoft Windows
Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based)<150.0.4078.48
150.0.4078.48
Microsoft Edge<150.0.4078.48

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 150.0.4078.48
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade Chromium/Google Chrome (Chromium-based) to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 150.0.7871.47
  3. Compensating control

    Limit local network segment access for untrusted devices/peripherals to reduce the risk of a malicious peripheral triggering the Bluetooth use-after-free (CVE-2026-13879) in Chromium-based browsers (Microsoft Edge/Google Chrome).

Event History

Jun 30, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:38 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:38 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·11:17 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Jul 3, 2026
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
DescriptionAffected Software
Jul 16, 2026
Data Sourced
12:00 AM
SeverityWeakness

Parent advisories

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the risk level associated with CVE-2026-13879?

CVE-2026-13879 has a risk score of 38 and is categorized as medium severity with a CVSS score of 6.5.

2

What software is affected by CVE-2026-13879?

CVE-2026-13879 affects Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) versions prior to 150.0.7871.47.

3

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-13879?

CVE-2026-13879 is classified as a use after free vulnerability in Bluetooth.

4

How do I fix CVE-2026-13879?

To fix CVE-2026-13879, update Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge to the latest version that includes the patch.

5

Who assigned CVE-2026-13879?

CVE-2026-13879 was assigned by Chrome.

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