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Out-of-bounds write in ANGLE in Google Chrome

IdentifiersCVE-2025-8901CWE-787· Out-of-bounds Write

CVE-2025-8901 is a high-severity out-of-bounds write vulnerability in ANGLE, the graphics engine abstraction layer used by Google Chrome. According to the provided content, the flaw affects Google Chrome versions prior to 139.0.7258.127 and can be triggered by a remote attacker via a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability allows out-of-bounds memory access due to an out-of-bounds write condition in ANGLE.

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Successful exploitation could corrupt memory in the browser process handling the vulnerable ANGLE code path, leading to a crash or potentially more serious memory-corruption outcomes. Based on the provided content, a remote attacker can trigger out-of-bounds memory access via a crafted HTML page; such conditions may enable further exploitation depending on exploitability of the memory corruption.

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If immediate patching is not possible, reduce exposure by limiting access to untrusted or potentially malicious websites and web content until updates can be applied. Standard browser hardening and enterprise controls that restrict risky browsing destinations may reduce exposure, but the primary mitigation is prompt upgrade to a fixed version.

Remediation

Patch, then assume compromise.

Update Google Chrome to version 139.0.7258.127 or later. The provided content states that CVE-2025-8901 was patched in the Chrome Stable Channel update 139.0.7258.127/.128 for Windows and Mac and 139.0.7258.127 for Linux. Chromium-based browsers should also be updated once they incorporate the upstream fix.
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