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CVE-2025-9864 is a high-severity use-after-free vulnerability in the V8 JavaScript engine, patched in Chrome 140. It could allow an attacker to corrupt memory and potentially achieve remote code execution through a crafted web page. Administrators of Chromium-based browsers, including Microsoft Edge, must prioritize updates immediately. Discussions on WindowsForum.com cover the technical details, impact, and patching guidance for this security flaw.
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    Chrome 140 Security Update: High-Severity V8 Use-After-Free CVE-2025-9864

    Chrome’s September security update closes a high-severity use-after-free vulnerability in the V8 JavaScript engine — tracked as CVE-2025-9864 — that could allow an attacker to corrupt memory and potentially achieve remote code execution through a crafted web page, and administrators of...