cve 2026 6298

CVE-2026-6298 is a critical heap buffer overflow vulnerability in the Skia graphics engine, patched in Chrome 147 and Microsoft Edge. The flaw allows a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information from process memory by tricking a user into loading a crafted HTML page. Because Skia is a shared component across Chromium-based browsers, the vulnerability affects multiple platforms. Discussions on WindowsForum highlight the importance of applying browser updates promptly to mitigate memory-safety risks. The case underscores how vulnerabilities in common subsystems can rapidly propagate across the Chromium ecosystem, reinforcing the need for regular patching and awareness of browser security advisories.