Description
Use after free in Cast in Google Chrome prior to 147.0.7727.138 allowed an attacker on the local network segment to potentially exploit heap corruption via malicious network traffic. (Chromium security severity: High)
Published: 2026-04-28
Score: 7.5 High
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: n/a
Action: n/a
AI Analysis

Impact

Based on the description, it is inferred that a use‑after‑free bug in the Cast component of Google Chrome allows an attacker on the same local network to send crafted Cast traffic that causes heap corruption. This flaw, identified as CWE‑416, could lead to arbitrary code execution or a denial‑of‑service condition. Chromium classifies this as high severity, indicating significant risk if exploited.

Affected Systems

Google Chrome browsers on the stable channel built before version 147.0.7727.138 are affected. The flaw exists in the desktop build of Chromium that ships with Chrome on Windows, macOS, and Linux operating systems.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS score of 7.5 indicates high severity. The EPSS score is less than 1%, suggesting low likelihood of exploitation at present, and the vulnerability is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog. Based on the description, it is inferred that the likely attack vector involves a local network attacker sending malicious Cast traffic. The description does not confirm the existence of publicly documented exploits, but the potential for arbitrary code execution means the risk remains significant.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on April 29, 2026 at 21:31 UTC.

Remediation

No vendor fix or workaround currently provided.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Upgrade Chrome to version 147.0.7727.138 or later to eliminate the use‑after‑free flaw
  • If the upgrade cannot be applied immediately, restrict the device from receiving local network Cast traffic by configuring the firewall to block UDP ports 32768–65535 or directing Cast traffic through controlled network paths
  • As a temporary measure, disable the Cast feature in Chrome settings or enforce it via group policy to prevent any exploitation while a full update is pending

Generated by OpenCVE AI on April 29, 2026 at 21:31 UTC.

Tracking

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Advisories
Source ID Title
Debian DSA Debian DSA DSA-6239-1 chromium security update
History

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 18:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Apple
Apple macos
Linux
Linux linux Kernel
Microsoft
Microsoft windows
CPEs cpe:2.3:a:google:chrome:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:macos:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Vendors & Products Apple
Apple macos
Linux
Linux linux Kernel
Microsoft
Microsoft windows

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 14:15:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 8.8, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H'}

ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'total'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

cvssV3_1

{'score': 7.5, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H'}


Wed, 29 Apr 2026 12:15:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Title Use-After-Free in Cast Leading to Local Network Heap Corruption in Google Chrome chromium-browser: Use after free in Cast
Weaknesses CWE-825
References
Metrics threat_severity

None

cvssV3_1

{'score': 8.8, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H'}

threat_severity

Important


Wed, 29 Apr 2026 03:00:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Title Use-After-Free in Cast Leading to Local Network Heap Corruption in Google Chrome

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 01:15:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Google
Google chrome
Vendors & Products Google
Google chrome

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 23:00:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description Use after free in Cast in Google Chrome prior to 147.0.7727.138 allowed an attacker on the local network segment to potentially exploit heap corruption via malicious network traffic. (Chromium security severity: High)
Weaknesses CWE-416
References

cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: Chrome

Published:

Updated: 2026-04-30T03:55:27.454Z

Reserved: 2026-04-28T20:02:34.920Z

Link: CVE-2026-7338

cve-icon Vulnrichment

Updated: 2026-04-29T12:44:18.879Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Analyzed

Published: 2026-04-28T23:16:21.370

Modified: 2026-04-30T18:28:23.367

Link: CVE-2026-7338

cve-icon Redhat

Severity : Important

Publid Date: 2026-04-28T00:00:00Z

Links: CVE-2026-7338 - Bugzilla

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-04-29T21:45:20Z

Weaknesses