CVE-2026-7333: Use after free in GPU
Chromium: CVE-2026-7333 Use after free in GPU
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 GPU in Google Chrome prior to 147.0.7727.138 allowed a remote attacker to potentially perform a sandbox escape via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)
— NVD
Credit
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
Chromium / Google Chrome (GPU)to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 147.0.7727.138 - Compensating control
Mitigate exposure by not opening untrusted HTML content in the browser until the Chromium/Chrome update to 147.0.7727.138 or later is applied.
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-2026-6362
- CVE-2026-7908
- 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-2026-7333?
CVE-2026-7333 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential impact on GPU processing in Chromium-based browsers.
How do I fix CVE-2026-7333?
To remediate CVE-2026-7333, update Google Chrome to version 147.0.7727.137 or later.
What versions of Google Chrome are affected by CVE-2026-7333?
Google Chrome versions prior to 147.0.7727.138 are vulnerable to CVE-2026-7333.
Is Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) affected by CVE-2026-7333?
Yes, Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) versions prior to 147.0.3912.98 are also affected by CVE-2026-7333.
What is a 'use after free' vulnerability as seen in CVE-2026-7333?
A 'use after free' vulnerability like CVE-2026-7333 occurs when a program continues to use a memory resource that has already been released, which can lead to code execution or crash.