CVE-2025-6555: Medium Use after free in Animation.
Chromium: CVE-2025-6555 Use after free in Animation
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 Animation in Google Chrome prior to 138.0.7204.49 allowed a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Medium)
— MITRE
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Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
Google Chrome / Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based)to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 138.0.7204.49
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Peer vulnerabilities
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2025-6555?
The severity of CVE-2025-6555 is classified as Medium.
What does CVE-2025-6555 vulnerability affect?
CVE-2025-6555 affects Google Chrome versions prior to 138.0.7204.49.
How do I fix CVE-2025-6555?
To fix CVE-2025-6555, update Google Chrome to version 138.0.7204.49 or later.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-6555?
CVE-2025-6555 is a use after free vulnerability in the Animation component of Google Chrome.
Can CVE-2025-6555 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2025-6555 can potentially be exploited remotely via a crafted HTML page.