CVE-2026-6308: Out of bounds read in Media in Google Chrome prior to 147.0.7727.101 allowed a remote attacker who convinced a

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-6308?

chrome: upgrade to 147.0.7727.101. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2026-6308 being exploited?

CVE-2026-6308 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2026-6308 affect?

CVE-2026-6308 affects chrome. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Out of bounds read in Media in Google Chrome prior to 147.0.7727.101 allowed a remote attacker who convinced a user to engage in specific UI gestures to execute arbitrary code via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)

Routine

HIGH 7.5UPGRADE

CVE-2026-6308 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting chrome. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Out of bounds read in Media in Google Chrome prior to 147.0.7727.101 allowed a remote attacker who convinced a user to engage in specific UI gestures to execute arbitrary code via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 78%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-125
Published	2026-04-15
Last modified	2026-10-26

Publisher (CNA): Chrome · Vendor: google

Last updated 2026-10-26 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-04-15 20:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-26 21:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

google chrome UPGRADE

Affected: < 147.0.7727.101

Fixed in: 147.0.7727.101

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy chrome || rpm -q chrome || chrome --version

2. UPGRADE to 147.0.7727.101 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade chrome

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade chrome

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-6308?

chrome: upgrade to 147.0.7727.101. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-6308 being exploited?

CVE-2026-6308 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2026-6308 affect?

CVE-2026-6308 affects chrome. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Out of bounds read in Media in Google Chrome prior to 147.0.7727.101 allowed a remote attacker who convinced a user to engage in specific UI gestures to execute arbitrary code via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)

How urgent is CVE-2026-6308?

Priority 32/100. High severity

Software pages

Google Chrome vulnerabilities · Chromium vulnerabilities

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