CVE-2025-4050: Out of bounds memory access in DevTools

Published Apr 9, 2025
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Updated

Chromium: CVE-2025-4050 Out of bounds memory access in DevTools

Other sources

Out of bounds memory access in DevTools in Google Chrome prior to 136.0.7103.59 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

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

Credit

Anonymous

Affected Software

4 affected componentsFixes available
Google Chrome<136.0.7103.59
136.0.7103.59
Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based)
Microsoft Edge<136.0.3240.50
Google Chrome<136.0.7103.59

Event History

Apr 9, 2025
CVE Published
12:00 AM
Data Sourced
12:00 AM
SeverityWeaknessAffected Software
May 5, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:10 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:10 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-4050?

CVE-2025-4050 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability affecting Chromium-based browsers.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-4050?

To fix CVE-2025-4050, update Google Chrome to version 136.0.7103.59 or later, or update Microsoft Edge to the latest version.

3

Which versions of software are affected by CVE-2025-4050?

CVE-2025-4050 affects Google Chrome versions prior to 136.0.7103.59 and Microsoft Edge versions prior to 136.0.3240.50.

4

Is CVE-2025-4050 a known issue for Microsoft Edge?

Yes, CVE-2025-4050 impacts Microsoft Edge, particularly its Chromium-based versions.

5

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-4050?

CVE-2025-4050 is a heap buffer overflow vulnerability.

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