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Recent Google Vulnerabilities
Multiple Vulnerabilities in Google Chrome (February 2025)
Overview: Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in Google Chrome, with the most severe allowing for arbitrary code execution. These include use after free in V8 (CVE-2025-0995), use after free in Navigation (CVE-2025-0997), and out of bounds memory access in V8 (CVE-2025-0998)1.
Affected Versions: Chrome versions prior to 133.0.6943.98/.99 for Windows and Mac, and prior to 133.0.6943.98 for Linux.
Risk: Successful exploitation could allow attackers to install programs, view, change, or delete data, or create new accounts with full user rights.
CVE-2024-7965 (Inappropriate Implementation in V8)
Overview: This vulnerability is an inappropriate implementation security flaw in the V8 JavaScript and WebAssembly engine, with a CVSS rating of 8.8. It has been actively exploited in the wild even after a patch was released.
Affected Versions: Chrome versions prior to 128.0.6613.84/.85 for Windows/macOS and version 128.0.6613.84 for Linux.
Risk: Allows remote attackers to potentially exploit heap corruption via crafted HTML pages.
CVE-2025-0444 (Skia Browser Component)
Overview: A high-rated vulnerability impacting the Skia browser component. Google has urged users to update Chrome immediately to address this and other vulnerabilities.
Affected Platforms: Android, Linux, Mac, and Windows.
Risk: Serious enough to warrant immediate updates, though specific details are restricted until most users have patched.
CVE-2025-0999 and CVE-2025-1426 (V8 and GPU)
Overview: High-severity heap buffer overflow issues affecting the V8 JavaScript rendering engine and Chrome’s GPU, respectively.
Affected Platforms: All platforms except iOS.
Risk: These vulnerabilities could allow attackers to exploit heap buffer overflows, potentially leading to code execution or other security breaches.
Upcoming Vulnerabilities
While there are no specific upcoming vulnerabilities announced, Google continuously monitors and updates its products to address potential security issues. Users should regularly check for updates and ensure their browsers are running the latest versions to stay protected.
Update Google Chrome: Ensure that your Chrome browser is updated to the latest version to protect against known vulnerabilities.
Monitor Security Advisories: Keep an eye on official security advisories from Google and relevant cybersecurity organizations for updates on new vulnerabilities.
Use Secure Practices: Implement secure browsing habits, such as avoiding suspicious links and using strong passwords.
Several notable security vulnerabilities have been identified in Google products:
Android Vulnerabilities (February 2025): Google’s February 2025 security update addressed nearly 50 flaws in Android software. One critical vulnerability allowed attackers to install malware or steal files without requiring a password and was actively exploited before the patch. Another flaw permitted remote control of devices, causing them to crash; this was patched before any known exploitation. Users are strongly advised to install the latest security updates promptly.
Google Pixel Vulnerability (August 2024): Researchers discovered that nearly all Google Pixel phones sold since September 2017 contained a hidden system-level app, “Showcase.apk.” Developed by Smith Micro for Verizon’s in-store demos, this app had significant system privileges and posed security risks. Google planned to remove the app in an upcoming update, and it was not present in Pixel 9 devices.
To proactively address such vulnerabilities, Google maintains a Vulnerability Reward Program (VRP), encouraging security researchers to report potential issues. This collaborative approach aims to enhance user safety across Google and Alphabet products.
Google has systems in place to address bugs and vulnerabilities. If you encounter a problem, it’s important to report it through the appropriate channels.
