Google Chrome Use-After-Free Vulnerability in Extensions Allowing Heap Corruption

Vulnerability

A use-after-free vulnerability has been identified in the Extensions component of Google Chrome. This issue affects versions prior to 139.0.7258.66. The vulnerability allows remote attackers to potentially exploit heap corruption by using a crafted Chrome Extension.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to heap corruption, which may be exploited to execute arbitrary code.

Remediation

Users can update to Google Chrome version 139.0.7258.66 or later to address this vulnerability.

Added: Aug 7, 2025, 2:30 AM
Updated: Aug 7, 2025, 2:30 AM

Vulnerability Rating

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spread
8.4
impact
10.0
exploitability
3.0
remediation
7.7
relevance
0.3
threat
0.0
urgency
2.9
incentive
0.8

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