CVE-2025-0448 in Chrome
Summary
by MITRE • 01/15/2025
Inappropriate implementation in Compositing in Google Chrome prior to 132.0.6834.83 allowed a remote attacker to perform UI spoofing via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Low)
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 02/19/2025
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2025-0448 represents a flaw in Google Chrome's compositing implementation that enables remote attackers to execute UI spoofing attacks through maliciously crafted HTML pages. This issue affects Chrome versions prior to 132.0.6834.83 and falls under the Chromium security severity classification of Low. The vulnerability stems from improper handling of composited elements within the browser's rendering pipeline, creating opportunities for attackers to manipulate user interface components in ways that could deceive users into believing they are interacting with legitimate system elements.
The technical implementation flaw resides in how Chrome processes and composites visual elements during page rendering, particularly when handling certain HTML constructs that trigger the compositor to render elements in unexpected positions or states. This misimplementation allows attackers to craft HTML pages that can manipulate the visual presentation of browser components, potentially overlaying malicious content over legitimate interface elements or altering the appearance of trusted UI components. The vulnerability specifically affects the compositor's handling of visual elements that should remain distinct from user-generated content, creating a pathway for attackers to exploit the browser's rendering behavior.
Operationally, this vulnerability enables attackers to perform UI spoofing attacks where users might be deceived into interacting with malicious elements that appear to be legitimate browser components or system interfaces. The impact extends beyond simple visual deception to potentially enable phishing attacks, credential theft, or other social engineering exploits where the attacker can manipulate the perceived authenticity of browser interface elements. Users may be tricked into believing they are interacting with genuine browser controls while actually engaging with attacker-controlled content that leverages the compromised compositing behavior.
Mitigation strategies should focus on updating to Chrome version 132.0.6834.83 or later where the vulnerability has been addressed through proper compositor implementation. Organizations should implement browser hardening measures including content security policies and regular security updates to prevent exploitation. The vulnerability aligns with CWE-691, which covers inadequate protection of system components, and maps to ATT&CK technique T1059.001 for command and scripting interpreter. Security teams should monitor for indicators of compromise related to suspicious HTML content and implement web filtering solutions to block potentially malicious pages that could exploit this vulnerability.