CVE-2026-7361: Use after free in iOS

Published Mar 16, 2026
·
Updated

Use after free in iOS in Google Chrome prior to 147.0.7727.138 allowed a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Critical)

Credit

Google

Affected Software

6 affected componentsFixes available
Google Chrome for iOS<147.0.7727.138
Google Chrome<147.0.7727.137
147.0.7727.137
All of the following
Google Chrome<147.0.7727.138
Any of the following
Apple macOS
Linux Linux kernel
Microsoft Windows

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 147.0.7727.137

Event History

Mar 16, 2026
CVE Published
12:00 AM
Data Sourced
12:00 AM
SeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Apr 28, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:35 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:35 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·11:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Oct 13, 58358
Event
via FIRST·11:01 PM

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-7361?

CVE-2026-7361 has a critical severity level due to its potential to exploit heap corruption in Google Chrome.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-7361?

To fix CVE-2026-7361, users should update Google Chrome to version 147.0.7727.139 or later.

3

What versions of Google Chrome are affected by CVE-2026-7361?

CVE-2026-7361 affects Google Chrome versions prior to 147.0.7727.138.

4

Can CVE-2026-7361 be exploited through a website?

Yes, CVE-2026-7361 can be exploited by a remote attacker via a crafted HTML page.

5

Is CVE-2026-7361 a problem for operating systems other than iOS?

While CVE-2026-7361 is noted in the context of iOS, it specifically impacts the Google Chrome application on that platform.

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