1.0 Introduction
Recently, Google has released security updates to address a high-severity vulnerability (CVE-2025-13042) in the Chrome browser.
2.0 Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code within the browser context, potentially leading to a sandbox escape and full system compromise. This may result in unauthorized access to sensitive data, installation of malware, or other malicious activities that could impact the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system.
3.0 Affected Products
- CVE-2025-13042 (High) : Inappropriate implementation in V8 JavaScript engine
4.0 Recommendations
CyberSecurity Malaysia encourages users and administrators to review Google Chrome’s releases for more information and apply the necessary updates.
Kindly refer to the following URLs for more information:
Generally, Cyber999 advises the users to be updated with the latest security announcements by the vendor and follow best practice security policies to determine which updates should be applied.
For further enquiries, please contact us through the following channels:
E-mail: cyber999[at]cybersecurity.my
Phone: 1-300-88-2999 (monitored during business hours)
Mobile: +60 19 2665850 (24x7 call incident reporting)
Business Hours: Mon - Fri 08:30 -17:30 MYT
Web:
https://www.cybersecurity.my
5.0 References