CVE-2025-0611 in Chrome
Summary
by MITRE • 01/22/2025
Object corruption in V8 in Google Chrome prior to 132.0.6834.110 allowed a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 02/07/2025
This vulnerability resides within the V8 JavaScript engine used by Google Chrome and other Chromium-based browsers, representing a critical heap corruption issue that could be remotely exploited. The flaw manifests as object corruption during JavaScript execution, specifically when processing crafted HTML content that triggers memory management errors within the engine's memory allocation and garbage collection mechanisms. The vulnerability affects versions prior to 132.0.6834.110 and is classified as high severity by Chromium security standards, indicating significant potential for remote code execution or system compromise.
The technical root cause involves improper handling of object references and memory layout during JavaScript object creation and manipulation within V8's memory management system. When a malicious webpage triggers specific code paths in the JavaScript engine, it can cause memory corruption that allows attackers to overwrite critical memory locations or manipulate object headers. This type of vulnerability typically occurs when the engine fails to properly validate object boundaries or when memory allocation routines do not adequately protect against buffer overflows or use-after-free conditions. The vulnerability is particularly dangerous because it operates at the JavaScript engine level, meaning successful exploitation can bypass many traditional browser security mitigations.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple remote code execution to include potential privilege escalation and system compromise. Attackers can craft malicious HTML pages that, when loaded in a vulnerable browser, trigger the memory corruption exploit. This allows for arbitrary code execution in the context of the browser process, potentially leading to full system compromise depending on the victim's privileges. The vulnerability is particularly concerning in enterprise environments where users may encounter malicious content through phishing attacks or compromised websites, as it can be exploited without user interaction beyond visiting a malicious site. The exploitation chain typically involves crafting JavaScript code that forces the V8 engine into a state where memory corruption occurs, often through manipulation of object prototypes or array operations.
Mitigation strategies for this vulnerability require immediate patching of affected Chrome versions to 132.0.6834.110 or later, as provided by Google's security updates. Organizations should implement comprehensive browser update management policies to ensure all systems receive security patches promptly. Additional protective measures include deploying web application firewalls that can detect and block malicious HTML content, implementing strict content security policies, and using browser sandboxing features to limit the potential damage from successful exploitation. Security teams should monitor for indicators of compromise related to this vulnerability and consider implementing exploit prevention mechanisms such as control flow integrity checks and heap hardening. The vulnerability aligns with CWE-121 and CWE-122 categories related to buffer overflow conditions and heap-based buffer overflows, and maps to ATT&CK techniques involving exploitation of known vulnerabilities and execution through web browsers. Organizations should also consider implementing user education programs to reduce the risk of successful social engineering attacks that might deliver malicious content triggering this vulnerability.