CVE-2025-2783:A vulnerability in Google Chrome prior to version 134.0.6998.177 allows a remote attacker to perform a sandbox escape via a malicious file due to an incorrect handle provided in unspecified circumstances.

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CVE-2025-2783 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting Google Chrome on Windows systems. The issue arises from an incorrect handle being provided in unspecified circumstances within the Mojo component of Chrome. This flaw enables a remote attacker to execute a sandbox escape, potentially allowing them to gain unauthorized access to the system. The vulnerability has been assigned a CVSS score of 8.3, indicating a high level of risk, particularly due to its potential impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. User interaction is required for exploitation, and the attack vector is network-based.

Overview

  • CVE ID: CVE-2025-2783
  • Vendor: Google
  • Product: Chrome
  • Affected Version: Prior to 134.0.6998.177
  • Severity: High (CVSS 3.1 Base Score: 8.3)
  • Impact: Allows remote attackers to perform a sandbox escape via a malicious file.
  • User Interaction: Required
  • Attack Vector: Network
  • Attack Complexity: High
  • Privileges Required: None
  • Confidentiality Impact: High
  • Integrity Impact: High
  • Availability Impact: High

Remediation

To mitigate the risk associated with CVE-2025-2783, users and administrators are advised to update Google Chrome to version 134.0.6998.177 or later. Regularly updating software and applying security patches is crucial in protecting systems from known vulnerabilities. Users should also be cautious when opening files from untrusted sources, as this vulnerability requires user interaction for exploitation.

References

  1. Google Chrome Releases Blog
  2. Chromium Issue Tracker
  3. CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog

Early Warning

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Armis Alert Date
Mar 26, 2025
CISA KEV Date
Mar 27, 2025
1day early

Industry ExposureMost to least
This section illustrates the prevalence of a specific Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) across various industries based on customer reports. The ranking displays industries from the most to least affected by this particular vulnerability, offering valuable insight into where this CVE has been most frequently observed. This information can help organizations within these sectors prioritize their security efforts, understand their relative risk exposure compared to their peers, and focus remediation strategies where they are most needed. By understanding the industry-specific impact, organizations can make more informed decisions regarding patching, resource allocation, and overall risk management related to this CVE.

  1. Manufacturing: Medium
    Manufacturing
  2. Public Administration: Medium
    Public Administration
  3. Health Care & Social Assistance: Medium
    Health Care & Social Assistance
  4. Transportation & Warehousing: Medium
    Transportation & Warehousing
  5. Finance and Insurance: Medium
    Finance and Insurance
  6. Educational Services: Medium
    Educational Services
  7. Retail Trade: Low
    Retail Trade
  8. Other Services (except Public Administration): Low
    Other Services (except Public Administration)
  9. Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services: Low
    Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services
  10. Arts, Entertainment & Recreation: Low
    Arts, Entertainment & Recreation
  11. Utilities: Low
    Utilities
  12. Management of Companies & Enterprises: Low
    Management of Companies & Enterprises
  13. Information: Low
    Information
  14. Accommodation & Food Services: Low
    Accommodation & Food Services
  15. Agriculture, Forestry Fishing & Hunting: Low
    Agriculture, Forestry Fishing & Hunting
  16. Real Estate Rental & Leasing: Low
    Real Estate Rental & Leasing
  17. Construction: Low
    Construction
  18. Mining: Low
    Mining
  19. Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation Services: Low
    Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation Services
  20. Wholesale Trade: Low
    Wholesale Trade

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