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CVE-2025-0762: 
vulnerability analysis and mitigation

Overview

A Use-after-free vulnerability (CVE-2025-0762) was discovered in the DevTools component of Google Chrome versions prior to 132.0.6834.159. The vulnerability was reported by security researcher Sakana.S on December 18, 2024, and was officially disclosed on January 28, 2025. This security flaw affects Google Chrome browsers across Windows, Mac, and Linux platforms (Chrome Release).

Technical details

The vulnerability is classified as a Use-after-free (CWE-416) issue in Chrome's DevTools component. It received a CVSS v3.1 Base Score of 8.8 (HIGH) with the vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H, indicating a serious security risk. The vulnerability could be exploited through a crafted Chrome Extension, potentially leading to heap corruption (NVD).

Impact

The vulnerability could potentially allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code, cause denial of service, or disclose information through heap corruption exploitation. The high CVSS score indicates significant potential impact on the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of affected systems (Debian Security).

Mitigation and workarounds

Google has released version 132.0.6834.159/160 for Windows and Mac, and version 132.0.6834.159 for Linux to address this vulnerability. Users are advised to update their Chrome browsers to these versions or later. The update is being rolled out over several days/weeks (Chrome Release).

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Source: This report was generated using AI

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