CVE-2026-6359: Use after free in Video
Chromium: CVE-2026-6359 Use after free in Video
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 Video in Google Chrome on Windows prior to 147.0.7727.101 allowed a remote attacker who had compromised the renderer process to perform out of bounds memory access via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)
— MITRE
Credit
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
Google Chrome / Chromium on Windowsto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 147.0.7727.101 - Compensating control
Ensure Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) is updated/ingested from the Chromium fix; verify Edge is upgraded to a version that includes the Chromium fix for CVE-2026-6359 (Use after free in Video) on Windows.
Event History
Peer vulnerabilities
Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.
- CVE-2026-6296
- CVE-2026-6297
- CVE-2026-6298
- CVE-2026-6299
- CVE-2026-6358
- 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-2026-6359?
CVE-2026-6359 is categorized as a high-severity vulnerability due to the potential for exploitation through use after free in Video in Chromium-based browsers.
How do I fix CVE-2026-6359?
To resolve CVE-2026-6359, update Google Chrome to version 147.0.7727.101 or later, or update Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) to the latest version.
Which versions of Google Chrome are affected by CVE-2026-6359?
CVE-2026-6359 affects Google Chrome versions prior to 147.0.7727.101.
Is Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) vulnerable to CVE-2026-6359?
Yes, Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) may be vulnerable if it is running a version earlier than the fixed release.
What causes CVE-2026-6359?
CVE-2026-6359 is caused by a use after free vulnerability in the video component of Chromium, allowing potential memory corruption.