CVE-2025-12437: Medium Use after free in PageInfo.

Published Sep 20, 2025
·
Updated

Chromium: CVE-2025-12437 Use after free in PageInfo

Other sources

This CVE was assigned by Chrome. Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) ingests Chromium, which addresses this vulnerability. Please see Google Chrome Releases for more information.

Microsoft

Use after free in PageInfo in Google Chrome prior to 142.0.7444.59 allowed a remote attacker who convinced a user to engage in specific UI gestures to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Medium)

MITRE

Credit

Umar Farooq

Affected Software

7 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based)
Microsoft Edge<142.0.3595.53
All of the following
Google Chrome<142.0.7444.59
Any of the following
Apple macOS
Linux Linux kernel
Microsoft Windows
Google Chrome<142.0.7444.59
142.0.7444.59

Event History

Sep 20, 2025
CVE Published
12:00 AM
Data Sourced
12:00 AM
SeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Oct 31, 2025
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
DescriptionAffected Software
Nov 10, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Free Weekly Intel

Don't miss critical vulnerabilities

Join thousands of security professionals who receive our weekly digest of trending CVEs, zero-days, and exploited vulnerabilities.

No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-12437?

CVE-2025-12437 has been rated with a high severity due to its potential impact on affected systems.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-12437?

To fix CVE-2025-12437, update Google Chrome to version 142.0.7444.59 or later, or update Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) as recommended by Microsoft.

3

Which software is affected by CVE-2025-12437?

CVE-2025-12437 affects Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) browsers.

4

Are there any workarounds for CVE-2025-12437?

Currently, there are no documented workarounds for CVE-2025-12437 other than applying the necessary updates.

5

What is the nature of the exploit in CVE-2025-12437?

CVE-2025-12437 is a use after free vulnerability in PageInfo that can potentially allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code.

Contact

SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
132 Wickham Terrace
Fortitude Valley,
QLD 4006, Australia
info@secalerts.co
By using SecAlerts services, you agree to our services end-user license agreement. This website is safeguarded by reCAPTCHA and governed by the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. All names, logos, and brands of products are owned by their respective owners, and any usage of these names, logos, and brands for identification purposes only does not imply endorsement. If you possess any content that requires removal, please get in touch with us.
© 2026 SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
ABN: 70 645 966 203, ACN: 645 966 203