CVE-2025-13640
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Publication date: 2025-12-02
Last updated on: 2025-12-04
Assigner: Chrome
Description
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Meta Information
Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| chrome | to 143.0.7499.40 (exc) | |
| microsoft | windows | * |
| chrome | to 143.0.7499.41 (exc) | |
| apple | macos | * |
| linux | linux_kernel | From 5.15.160 (inc) to 5.16 (inc) |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
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| CWE-NVD-CWE-noinfo |
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AI Powered Q&A
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability is due to an inappropriate implementation in the password handling of Google Chrome versions prior to 143.0.7499.41. It allows a local attacker who has physical access to the device to bypass authentication mechanisms.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
If exploited, this vulnerability could allow someone with physical access to your device to bypass authentication protections in Google Chrome, potentially gaining unauthorized access to your accounts or data stored or accessible through the browser.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
To mitigate this vulnerability, update Google Chrome to version 143.0.7499.41 or later to ensure the inappropriate implementation in Passwords is fixed and prevent local attackers from bypassing authentication via physical access.