Google Chrome up to 143.0.7499.41 Password Manager use after free

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as critical has been detected in Google Chrome. The affected element is an unknown function of the component Password Manager. Performing a manipulation results in use after free. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2025-14372. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. No exploit exists. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Google Chrome. This affects some unknown functionality of the component Password Manager. 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 Password Manager in Google Chrome prior to 143.0.7499.110 allowed a remote attacker to potentially perform a sandbox escape via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Medium)

The weakness was disclosed by Weipeng Jiang. The advisory is shared at chromereleases.googleblog.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2025-14372. 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 12/23/2025).

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 278558 (Debian dsa-6080 : chromium - security update), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading to version 143.0.7499.109 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (278558) and CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2025-2814). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

Affected

  • Debian Linux
  • Fedora Linux
  • SUSE openSUSE
  • IGEL OS
  • 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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VulDB Reliability: 🔍

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VulDB Base Score: 🔒
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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: 278558
Nessus Name: Debian dsa-6080 : chromium - security update

Threat Intelligenceinfo

Interest: 🔍
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
Status: 🔍

0-Day Time: 🔒

Upgrade: Chrome 143.0.7499.109

Timelineinfo

12/12/2025 Advisory disclosed
12/12/2025 +0 days VulDB entry created
12/23/2025 +11 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com
Product: google.com

Advisory: chromereleases.googleblog.com
Researcher: Weipeng Jiang
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-14372 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-14372
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-336177
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2025-2814 - Google Chrome/Microsoft Edge: Mehrere Schwachstellen ermöglichen nicht spezifizierten Angriff

Entryinfo

Created: 12/12/2025 07:55
Updated: 12/23/2025 14:26
Changes: 12/12/2025 07:55 (56), 12/13/2025 02:12 (7), 12/13/2025 13:00 (1), 12/13/2025 16:41 (2), 12/23/2025 14:26 (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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