CVE-2025-0997: Use after free in Navigation

Reference Links

• https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2025/02/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_12.html (Advisory)
• https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2025-0997 (Advisory)
• https://issues.chromium.org/issues/391666328

Parent vulnerabilities

(Appears in the following advisories)

• 5860671956923855429

Peer vulnerabilities

(Found alongside the following vulnerabilities)

• CVE-2025-0995
• CVE-2025-0996
• CVE-2025-0998

Frequently Asked Questions

• What is the severity of CVE-2025-0997?

  CVE-2025-0997 has been classified with a high severity due to the potential for exploitation through a use after free vulnerability.

• How do I fix CVE-2025-0997?

  To fix CVE-2025-0997, you should update Google Chrome to version 133.0.6943.98 or later and Microsoft Edge to version 133.0.3065.69 or later.

• Which software is affected by CVE-2025-0997?

  CVE-2025-0997 affects Google Chrome versions up to 133.0.6943.98 and Microsoft Edge versions up to 133.0.3065.69.

• What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-0997?

  CVE-2025-0997 is characterized as a use after free vulnerability, which can lead to potential arbitrary code execution.

• Is CVE-2025-0997 being addressed in future updates?

  CVE-2025-0997 has been addressed in the latest stable updates of Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge, with ongoing security patches expected.