Google Chrome up to 141.0.7390.122 PageInfo use after free

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Google Chrome. The impacted element is an unknown function of the component PageInfo. Performing a manipulation results in use after free. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2025-12437. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. No exploit exists. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Google Chrome. This affects some unknown processing of the component PageInfo. 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. The summary by CVE is:

Use after free in PageInfo in Google Chrome prior to 142.0.7444.59 allowed a remote attacker who convinced a user to engage in specific UI gestures to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Medium)

The weakness was disclosed by Umar Farooq. The advisory is shared at chromereleases.googleblog.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2025-12437. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. The price for an exploit might be around USD $5k-$25k at the moment (estimation calculated on 11/11/2025).

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 272077 (Debian dsa-6046 : chromium - security update), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading to version 142.0.7444.59 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (272077) and CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2025-2445). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

Affected

  • Debian Linux
  • Google Chrome

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CPE 2.3info

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CVSSv4info

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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
VulDB Vector: 🔒
VulDB Reliability: 🔍

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Use after free
CWE: CWE-416 / CWE-119
CAPEC: 🔒
ATT&CK: 🔒

Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔒
Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 272077
Nessus Name: Debian dsa-6046 : chromium - security update

Threat Intelligenceinfo

Interest: 🔍
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
Status: 🔍

0-Day Time: 🔒

Upgrade: Chrome 142.0.7444.59

Timelineinfo

10/31/2025 Advisory disclosed
10/31/2025 +0 days VulDB entry created
11/11/2025 +11 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com
Product: google.com

Advisory: chromereleases.googleblog.com
Researcher: Umar Farooq
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-12437 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-12437
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-330777
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2025-2445 - Google Chrome/Microsoft Edge: Mehrere Schwachstellen

Entryinfo

Created: 10/31/2025 13:34
Updated: 11/11/2025 05:35
Changes: 10/31/2025 13:34 (21), 10/31/2025 13:35 (35), 10/31/2025 17:14 (2), 11/03/2025 09:29 (7), 11/11/2025 05:35 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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