CVE-2026-6298: Heap buffer overflow in Skia
Chromium: CVE-2026-6298 Heap buffer overflow in Skia
Other sources
Heap buffer overflow in Skia in Google Chrome prior to 147.0.7727.101 allowed a remote attacker to obtain potentially sensitive information from process memory via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Critical)
— 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
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Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.
Fixed in 147.0.7727.101 - Upgrade
Upgrade
Chromium/Chrome (Skia)to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 147.0.7727.101 - Upgrade
Upgrade
Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based)to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 147.0.7727.101
Event History
Peer vulnerabilities
Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.
- CVE-2026-6296
- CVE-2026-6297
- CVE-2026-6299
- CVE-2026-6358
- CVE-2026-6359
- CVE-2026-6300
- CVE-2026-6301
- CVE-2026-6302
- CVE-2026-6303
- CVE-2026-6304
- CVE-2026-6305
- CVE-2026-6306
- CVE-2026-6307
- CVE-2026-6308
- CVE-2026-6309
- CVE-2026-6360
- CVE-2026-6310
- CVE-2026-6311
- CVE-2026-6312
- CVE-2026-6313
- CVE-2026-6314
- CVE-2026-6315
- CVE-2026-6316
- CVE-2026-6361
- CVE-2026-6362
- CVE-2026-6317
- CVE-2026-6363
- CVE-2026-6318
- CVE-2026-6319
- CVE-2026-6364
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2026-6298?
CVE-2026-6298 has been classified with a critical severity rating due to its potential to allow remote attackers to obtain sensitive information.
How do I fix CVE-2026-6298?
To fix CVE-2026-6298, update Google Chrome to version 147.0.7727.101 or later.
What versions of Google Chrome are affected by CVE-2026-6298?
Google Chrome versions prior to 147.0.7727.101 are affected by CVE-2026-6298.
Which products are vulnerable to CVE-2026-6298?
CVE-2026-6298 affects Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) versions prior to specified updates.
Can CVE-2026-6298 affect other operating systems?
CVE-2026-6298 specifically impacts Google Chrome and is not described as affecting the underlying operating systems directly.