Debian update for chromium



Risk Critical
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2025-6554
CWE-ID CWE-843
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit This vulnerability is being exploited in the wild.
Vulnerable software
 Debian Linux
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

chromium (Debian package)
Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component

Vendor Debian

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one critical risk vulnerability.

1) Type confusion

EUVDB-ID: #VU112062

Risk: Critical

CVSSv4.0: 8.6 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:A/U:Red]

CVE-ID: CVE-2025-6554

CWE-ID: CWE-843 - Type confusion

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a type confusion error in V8 engine. A remote attacker can trick the victim into visiting a specially crafted website and execute arbitrary code on the system.

Note, the vulnerability is being actively exploited in the wild. 

Mitigation

Update chromium package to version 138.0.7204.92-1~deb12u1.

Vulnerable software versions

Debian Linux: All versions

chromium (Debian package): before 138.0.7204.92-1~deb12u1

CPE2.3 External links

https://lists.debian.org/debian-security-announce/2025/msg00119.html


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

Yes. This vulnerability is being exploited in the wild.



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