Use After Free Vulnerability in Google Chrome Profiles
CVE-2025-1916

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Google
Status
Chrome
Vendor
CVE Published:
5 March 2025

Summary

A use after free vulnerability in the Profiles component of Google Chrome prior to version 134.0.6998.35 allows attackers to exploit heap corruption scenarios. This vulnerability can be triggered if a user is convinced to install a malicious browser extension. By crafting a specific HTML page, an attacker may leverage this flaw to execute arbitrary code or compromise user systems, showcasing the importance of safeguarding against untrusted extensions and maintaining updated web browsers.

Affected Version(s)

Chrome 134.0.6998.35

References

https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2025/03/stable-chan...
https://issues.chromium.org/issues/376493203

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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