CVE-2026-6362: Use after free in Codecs
Chromium: CVE-2026-6362 Use after free in Codecs
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 Codecs in Google Chrome prior to 147.0.7727.101 allowed a remote attacker to potentially perform out of bounds memory access via a crafted video file. (Chromium security severity: High)
— MITRE
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
Chromium (and Chromium-based Edge)to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 147.0.7727.101 - Compensating control
If you cannot immediately update past 147.0.7727.101, reduce exposure by not opening untrusted/crafted video files (e.g., restrict or sandbox media rendering for untrusted content).
Event History
Peer vulnerabilities
Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.
- CVE-2026-8555
- CVE-2026-7906
- CVE-2026-7926
- CVE-2026-7360
- CVE-2026-7355
- CVE-2026-7335
- CVE-2026-11644
- CVE-2026-7910
- CVE-2026-6314
- CVE-2026-6316
- CVE-2026-6312
- CVE-2026-7349
- CVE-2026-7908
- CVE-2026-7333
- CVE-2026-10015
- CVE-2026-6317
- CVE-2026-11628
- CVE-2026-3924
- CVE-2026-7341
- CVE-2026-7345
- CVE-2026-7898
- CVE-2026-11643
- CVE-2026-9906
- CVE-2026-10899
- CVE-2026-10972
- CVE-2026-11642
- CVE-2026-10884
- CVE-2026-11638
- CVE-2026-11640
- CVE-2026-10893
- CVE-2026-6313
- CVE-2026-11629
- CVE-2026-11632
- CVE-2026-10886
- CVE-2026-10902
- CVE-2026-10891
- CVE-2026-10895
- CVE-2026-10898
- CVE-2026-99220
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2026-6362?
CVE-2026-6362 is considered a critical vulnerability due to the potential for exploitation via a use after free error in Codecs of affected browsers.
How do I fix CVE-2026-6362?
To fix CVE-2026-6362, update Google Chrome to version 147.0.7727.101 or later, and Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) to the latest available version.
Which versions of Google Chrome are affected by CVE-2026-6362?
Google Chrome versions prior to 147.0.7727.101 are affected by CVE-2026-6362.
Which versions of Microsoft Edge are impacted by CVE-2026-6362?
Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) versions prior to the latest recommended updates are impacted by CVE-2026-6362.
What types of software are affected by CVE-2026-6362?
CVE-2026-6362 affects Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) browsers.