CVE-2025-8578: Use after free in Cast
Chromium: CVE-2025-8578 Use after free in Cast
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— Microsoft
Use after free in Cast in Google Chrome prior to 139.0.7258.66 allowed a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Medium)
— MITRE
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Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
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Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.
Fixed in 139.0.7258.66 - Upgrade
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Google Chrometo a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 139.0.7258.66
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Peer vulnerabilities
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2025-8578?
CVE-2025-8578 has a medium severity rating according to Chromium security metrics.
How do I fix CVE-2025-8578?
To fix CVE-2025-8578, update Google Chrome to version 139.0.7258.66 or later.
What does CVE-2025-8578 exploit?
CVE-2025-8578 exploits a use after free vulnerability that can lead to heap corruption.
Who is affected by CVE-2025-8578?
Users of Google Chrome versions prior to 139.0.7258.66 are affected by CVE-2025-8578.
Can CVE-2025-8578 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2025-8578 can potentially be exploited by a remote attacker via a crafted HTML page.