Google Chrome up to 138.0.7204.183 Extensions use after free

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Google Chrome. Impacted is an unknown function of the component Extensions. The manipulation results in use after free. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2025-8576. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Google Chrome. Affected is some unknown functionality of the component Extensions. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a use after free vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-416. Referencing memory after it has been freed can cause a program to crash, use unexpected values, or execute code. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Use after free in Extensions in Google Chrome prior to 139.0.7258.66 allowed a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted Chrome Extension. (Chromium security severity: Medium)

The advisory is shared for download at chromereleases.googleblog.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2025-8576 since 08/05/2025. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $5k-$25k (estimation calculated on 08/17/2025).

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 245584 (Microsoft Edge (Chromium) < 139.0.3405.86 Multiple Vulnerabilities), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading to version 139.0.7258.66 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (245584) and CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2025-1723). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

Affected

  • Debian Linux
  • Fedora Linux
  • SUSE openSUSE
  • Google Chrome
  • Microsoft Edge

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.0

VulDB Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.0
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Use after free
CWE: CWE-416 / CWE-119
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔒
Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 245584
Nessus Name: Microsoft Edge (Chromium) < 139.0.3405.86 Multiple Vulnerabilities

Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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0-Day Time: 🔒

Upgrade: Chrome 139.0.7258.66

Timelineinfo

08/05/2025 CVE reserved
08/07/2025 +2 days Advisory disclosed
08/07/2025 +0 days VulDB entry created
08/17/2025 +10 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com
Product: google.com

Advisory: 414760
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-8576 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-8576
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-319104
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2025-1723 - Google Chrome / Microsoft Edge: Mehrere Schwachstellen

Entryinfo

Created: 08/07/2025 08:36
Updated: 08/17/2025 16:39
Changes: 08/07/2025 08:36 (58), 08/07/2025 14:15 (1), 08/08/2025 13:27 (2), 08/08/2025 17:46 (7), 08/17/2025 16:39 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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