Heap Buffer Overflow in Google Chrome Affects Users with libaom Component
CVE-2025-8879

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Google
Status
Chrome
Vendor
CVE Published:
13 August 2025

What is CVE-2025-8879?

A heap buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the libaom component of Google Chrome. This flaw can be exploited by remote attackers, potentially leading to heap corruption through a specially crafted set of gestures. It is crucial for users and web developers to remain vigilant and update to the latest version of Google Chrome to mitigate this security risk.

Affected Version(s)

Chrome 139.0.7258.127

References

https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2025/08/stable-chan...
https://issues.chromium.org/issues/432035817

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-2025-8879 : Heap Buffer Overflow in Google Chrome Affects Users with libaom Component