cve-2026-6299

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CVE-2026-6299 is a critical use-after-free vulnerability in the Chrome prerender component, disclosed in April 2026. The flaw affects Google Chrome versions prior to 147.0.7727.101 and allows remote code execution via a crafted HTML page. Microsoft's Security Update Guide also references this issue, highlighting its impact on Chromium-based browsers. The patch was released on April 15, 2026, as part of Google's Stable Channel update. WindowsForum discussions focus on the technical details of the bug, its severity, and the importance of applying the update promptly to mitigate exploitation risks.
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    CVE-2026-6299: Critical Chrome Prerender Use-After-Free Patch (Apr 15, 2026)

    The latest Chromium security cycle has put CVE-2026-6299 under a harsh spotlight because it combines three things defenders hate to see together: a use-after-free bug, a critical Chromium severity rating, and a fix that lands in a browser engine used by far more than just Google Chrome...
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