CVE-2025-8879: Google Chrome · Heap buffer overflow
Affects Google ChromeSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 8.8 High.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 06:26 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.2% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 20% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 13 Aug 2025
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 2026-10-26.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Google Chrome | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
Organizations should immediately update Google Chrome to version 139.0.7258.127 or later to apply the official patch addressing this vulnerability. Until patching is complete, consider implementing network-level protections such as web filtering to block access to untrusted or suspicious websites that could host exploit code. Employ endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions capable of monitoring abnormal browser behavior indicative of exploitation attempts. Disable or restrict unnecessary browser features related to gesture inputs if configurable via enterprise policies. Conduct user awareness training to minimize risky interactions with unknown web content. Regularly audit browser versions across the enterprise to ensure compliance with security updates. Additionally, monitor threat intelligence feeds for any emerging exploit activity related to this CVE to enable rapid response.
Description
Heap buffer overflow in libaom in Google Chrome prior to 139.0.7258.127 allowed a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption via a curated set of gestures. (Chromium security severity: High)