cve-2025-8292

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CVE-2025-8292 is a critical security vulnerability in Google Chrome's Media Stream component, classified as a use-after-free flaw (CWE-416). This vulnerability allows remote attackers to exploit heap corruption via specially crafted HTML pages, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution. Chrome versions prior to 138.0.7204.183 are affected. Google has released a patch in Chrome 138.0.7204.183 to address this issue. Users are advised to update their browsers immediately to mitigate risks such as unauthorized system access or malware installation. Discussions on WindowsForum cover the technical details of CVE-2025-8292 and steps to protect your browser.

  1. Critical Chrome Vulnerability CVE-2025-8292: How to Protect Your Browser

    A critical security vulnerability, identified as CVE-2025-8292, has been discovered in Google Chrome's Media Stream component. This "use after free" flaw allows remote attackers to exploit heap corruption through specially crafted HTML pages, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution. The...
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