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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2025-0997

CVE-2025-0997: 
vulnerability analysis and mitigation

Overview

A high-severity vulnerability identified as CVE-2025-0997 was discovered in Google Chrome's Navigation component prior to version 133.0.6943.98. The vulnerability was reported by a security researcher known as 'asnine' on January 23, 2025, and was publicly disclosed on February 12, 2025 (Chrome Release).

Technical details

The vulnerability is classified as a 'Use after free' issue in the Navigation component of Google Chrome. The severity of this vulnerability is rated as 'High' according to Chromium's security severity rating system. Based on Palo Alto Networks' assessment, the vulnerability has a CVSS score of 7.6 (High), with network-based attack vector, low attack complexity, and requiring user interaction (Palo Alto).

Impact

The vulnerability could potentially allow remote attackers to exploit heap corruption through a crafted Chrome Extension. The impact assessment indicates potential high risks to system confidentiality, integrity, and availability (CVE Details).

Mitigation and workarounds

Google has addressed this vulnerability in Chrome version 133.0.6943.98 for Windows, Mac, and Linux platforms. Users are advised to update their Chrome browsers to this version or later to mitigate the risk. No alternative workarounds are available (Chrome Release).

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Source: This report was generated using AI

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