Improper input validation in Google Chrome
Key facts
- Attack vector
- Network
- Privileges required
- None
- User interaction
- Required
- Attack complexity
- Low
- Impact type
- —
- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
- High · High · High
- Fix status
- Partial Red Hat: 15 fixed, 1 without a fix
Attack profile from CVSS 3.1 · CISA ADP. Fix status from CNA and Red Hat.
Summary
Insufficient validation of untrusted input in ANGLE and GPU in Google Chrome prior to 138.0.7204.157 allowed a remote attacker to potentially perform a sandbox escape via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)
Why it matters now
SSVC decision points
CISA ADP · SSVC 2.0.3
- Exploitation
- Active
- Automatable
- No
- Technical impact
- Total
The decision (Track, Attend, Act) also depends on your mission and well-being impact; see CISA's SSVC guide.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chrome | 138.0.7204.157 to before 138.0.7204.157 | 138.0.7204.157 | Patch available | CNA |
- Chrome VendorGoogle Affected 138.0.7204.157 to before 138.0.7204.157 Fixed in 138.0.7204.157 Patch available CNA
CPE configurations NVD · 10
| CPE | Versions | Role | Vendor |
|---|---|---|---|
| cpe:2.3:a:google:chrome:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | before 138.0.7204.157 | Vulnerable | |
| cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:11.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 11.0 | Vulnerable | Debian |
| cpe:2.3:a:apple:safari:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | before 18.6 | Vulnerable | Apple |
| cpe:2.3:o:apple:ipados:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | before 18.6 | Vulnerable | Apple |
| cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | before 18.6 | Vulnerable | Apple |
| cpe:2.3:o:apple:macos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | before 15.6 | Vulnerable | Apple |
| cpe:2.3:o:apple:visionos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | before 2.6 | Vulnerable | Apple |
| cpe:2.3:o:apple:watchos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | before 11.6 | Vulnerable | Apple |
| cpe:2.3:a:wpewebkit:wpe_webkit:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | before 2.48.5 | Vulnerable | Wpewebkit |
| cpe:2.3:a:webkitgtk:webkitgtk:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | before 2.48.5 | Vulnerable | WebKitGTK |
- cpe:2.3:a:google:chrome:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions before 138.0.7204.157 Vulnerable ·Google
- cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:11.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 11.0 Vulnerable ·Debian
- cpe:2.3:a:apple:safari:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions before 18.6 Vulnerable ·Apple
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:ipados:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions before 18.6 Vulnerable ·Apple
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions before 18.6 Vulnerable ·Apple
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:macos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions before 15.6 Vulnerable ·Apple
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:visionos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions before 2.6 Vulnerable ·Apple
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:watchos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions before 11.6 Vulnerable ·Apple
- cpe:2.3:a:wpewebkit:wpe_webkit:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions before 2.48.5 Vulnerable ·Wpewebkit
- cpe:2.3:a:webkitgtk:webkitgtk:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions before 2.48.5 Vulnerable ·WebKitGTK
Remediation
- Fix · CNA Chrome (Google) Fixed in 138.0.7204.157
Red Hat 10 advisories
- RHSA-2025:15729 Released 2025-09-15 · Red Hat rating Importantwebkitgtk4 security update
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server (v. 7 ELS) webkitgtk4-2.48.5-1.el7_9, webkitgtk4-devel-2.48.5-1.el7_9, webkitgtk4-jsc-2.48.5-1.el7_9 +1
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server Optional (v. 7 ELS) webkitgtk4-devel-2.48.5-1.el7_9, webkitgtk4-doc-2.48.5-1.el7_9, webkitgtk4-jsc-devel-2.48.5-1.el7_9
- RHSA-2025:14486 Released 2025-08-25 · Red Hat rating Importantwebkit2gtk3 security update
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream AUS (v.8.4) webkit2gtk3-2.48.5-1.el8_4, webkit2gtk3-devel-2.48.5-1.el8_4, webkit2gtk3-jsc-2.48.5-1.el8_4 +1
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream EUS EXTENSION (v.8.4) webkit2gtk3-2.48.5-1.el8_4, webkit2gtk3-devel-2.48.5-1.el8_4, webkit2gtk3-jsc-2.48.5-1.el8_4 +1
- RHSA-2025:14433 Released 2025-08-25 · Red Hat rating Importantwebkit2gtk3 security update
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream AUS (v.8.6) webkit2gtk3-2.48.5-1.el8_6, webkit2gtk3-devel-2.48.5-1.el8_6, webkit2gtk3-jsc-2.48.5-1.el8_6 +1
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream E4S (v.8.6) webkit2gtk3-2.48.5-1.el8_6, webkit2gtk3-devel-2.48.5-1.el8_6, webkit2gtk3-jsc-2.48.5-1.el8_6 +1
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream TUS (v.8.6) webkit2gtk3-2.48.5-1.el8_6, webkit2gtk3-devel-2.48.5-1.el8_6, webkit2gtk3-jsc-2.48.5-1.el8_6 +1
Show 7 more Red Hat advisories
- RHSA-2025:14434 Released 2025-08-25 · Red Hat rating Importantwebkit2gtk3 security update
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream E4S (v.8.8) webkit2gtk3-2.48.5-1.el8_8, webkit2gtk3-devel-2.48.5-1.el8_8, webkit2gtk3-jsc-2.48.5-1.el8_8 +1
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream TUS (v.8.8) webkit2gtk3-2.48.5-1.el8_8, webkit2gtk3-devel-2.48.5-1.el8_8, webkit2gtk3-jsc-2.48.5-1.el8_8 +1
- RHSA-2025:14432 Released 2025-08-25 · Red Hat rating Importantwebkit2gtk3 security update
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream AUS (v. 8.2) webkit2gtk3-2.48.5-1.el8_2, webkit2gtk3-devel-2.48.5-1.el8_2, webkit2gtk3-jsc-2.48.5-1.el8_2 +1
- RHSA-2025:14423 Released 2025-08-25 · Red Hat rating Importantwebkit2gtk3 security update
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream EUS (v.9.4) webkit2gtk3-2.48.5-1.el9_4, webkit2gtk3-devel-2.48.5-1.el9_4, webkit2gtk3-jsc-2.48.5-1.el9_4 +1
- RHSA-2025:14422 Released 2025-08-25 · Red Hat rating Importantwebkit2gtk3 security update
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream E4S (v.9.0) webkit2gtk3-2.48.5-1.el9_0, webkit2gtk3-devel-2.48.5-1.el9_0, webkit2gtk3-jsc-2.48.5-1.el9_0 +1
- RHSA-2025:14421 Released 2025-08-25 · Red Hat rating Importantwebkit2gtk3 security update
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream E4S (v.9.2) webkit2gtk3-2.48.5-1.el9_2, webkit2gtk3-devel-2.48.5-1.el9_2, webkit2gtk3-jsc-2.48.5-1.el9_2 +1
- RHSA-2025:13782 Released 2025-08-13 · Red Hat rating Importantwebkit2gtk3 security update
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream (v. 9) webkit2gtk3-2.48.5-1.el9_6, webkit2gtk3-devel-2.48.5-1.el9_6, webkit2gtk3-jsc-2.48.5-1.el9_6 +1
- RHSA-2025:13780 Released 2025-08-13 · Red Hat rating Importantwebkit2gtk3 security update
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream (v. 8) webkit2gtk3-2.48.5-1.el8_10, webkit2gtk3-devel-2.48.5-1.el8_10, webkit2gtk3-jsc-2.48.5-1.el8_10 +1
Fixed in the same release
Records fixed by the same vendor advisory or release, as the CNA lists them.
- Release ·
Google Chrome 138.0.7204.157
3 records Highest priority Priority CRITICAL 1 CRITICAL, 2 MEDIUM
Other records, highest priority first
- TI-2025-06989 Integer overflow in V8 in Google Chrome prior to 138.0.7204.157 allowed a remote attacker…Priority MEDIUM 53
- TI-2025-06990 Use after free in Google ChromePriority MEDIUM 41
Vendor assessments
Red Hat
Red Hat rating: Important. Red Hat's page for this CVE →
| Product | Status | Plan or fix |
|---|---|---|
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 | Affected | No fix planned: Out of support scope |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream (v. 8) | Fixed | RHSA-2025:13780 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream (v. 9) | Fixed | RHSA-2025:13782 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream AUS (v. 8.2) | Fixed | RHSA-2025:14432 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream AUS (v.8.4) | Fixed | RHSA-2025:14486 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream AUS (v.8.6) | Fixed | RHSA-2025:14433 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream E4S (v.8.6) | Fixed | RHSA-2025:14433 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream E4S (v.8.8) | Fixed | RHSA-2025:14434 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream E4S (v.9.0) | Fixed | RHSA-2025:14422 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream E4S (v.9.2) | Fixed | RHSA-2025:14421 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream EUS (v.9.4) | Fixed | RHSA-2025:14423 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream EUS EXTENSION (v.8.4) | Fixed | RHSA-2025:14486 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream TUS (v.8.6) | Fixed | RHSA-2025:14433 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream TUS (v.8.8) | Fixed | RHSA-2025:14434 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server (v. 7 ELS) | Fixed | RHSA-2025:15729 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server Optional (v. 7 ELS) | Fixed | RHSA-2025:15729 |
Not affected: 4 products
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9
Timeline
- 2025-07-22 Added to CISA KEV
- 2026-10-02 Threatist record created from CVE-2025-6558
- 2026-10-03 Alias added: GHSA-5w32-633g-38jh
References
Advisory 6
More Google Chrome vulnerabilities
- TI-2025-09686 Type confusion in Google Chrome KEVCVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.8
- TI-2024-07390 Type confusion in Google Chrome KEVCVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.6
- TI-2024-04898 Type confusion in Google Chrome KEVCVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.6
- TI-2024-04600 Type confusion in Google Chrome KEVCVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.6
- TI-2024-04346 Use after free in Google Chrome KEVCVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.6
- TI-2023-05824 Integer overflow in Google Chrome KEVCVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.6
Sources
- CVE-2025-6558 · CVE Program
- CVE-2025-6558 · NVD
- CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities
- FIRST EPSS
- GHSA-5w32-633g-38jh · GitHub Advisory Database · CC BY 4.0
- CVE-2025-6558 · Red Hat security data · CC BY 4.0
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