Use After Free Vulnerability in Google Chrome for Linux and ChromeOS
CVE-2025-12438

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Google
Status
Chrome
Vendor
CVE Published:
10 November 2025

What is CVE-2025-12438?

A use after free vulnerability has been identified in the Ozone component of Google Chrome, affecting both Linux and ChromeOS systems. This flaw could allow a remote attacker to exploit memory corruption issues through a specially crafted HTML page. Users are recommended to upgrade to the latest version to mitigate potential risks associated with this vulnerability.

Affected Version(s)

Chrome 142.0.7444.59

References

https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2025/10/stable-chan...
https://issues.chromium.org/issues/433027577

CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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CVE-2025-12438 : Use After Free Vulnerability in Google Chrome for Linux and ChromeOS