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Google Chrome (Desktop/Android) — V8 Use-After-Free & UI Spoofing Vulnerability Analysis Report By CyberDudeBivash – Vulnerability Analyst



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Introduction: Chrome’s Expanding Attack Surface

Google Chrome, powering over 3.5 billion users, remains a prime target for attackers. In September 2025, two newly disclosed vulnerabilities hit Chrome:

  • CVE-2025-9864 (Desktop/Android) — A Use-After-Free (UAF) in the V8 JavaScript engine.

  • CVE-2025-9867 (Android) — A UI Spoofing bug in the Downloads component.

Both issues could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code, hijack user sessions, or trick users into unsafe actions. Given Chrome’s ubiquity, these are high-priority patch-now flaws.

Section 1: Technical Breakdown

CVE-2025-9864 — V8 Use-After-Free

  • Vulnerability Class: Memory corruption (CWE-416).

  • Trigger: Crafted JavaScript exploiting V8 garbage collection flaw.

  • Impact: Arbitrary code execution within renderer process.

  • Exploitation: Malicious sites can craft payloads → escalate via sandbox escapes.

CVE-2025-9867 — Android UI Spoofing

  • Vulnerability Class: Improper UI handling (CWE-451).

  • Trigger: Downloads interface misrepresentation.

  • Impact: Attacker-controlled sites can present fake prompts, leading to credential theft or malware downloads.

  • Exploitation: Effective in phishing kits targeting Chrome Mobile users.

Section 2: Attack Vectors

  • Desktop/Android Browsers: Malicious JavaScript payloads.

  • Android Mobile: Fake UI overlays prompt user actions (e.g., “Update Chrome” → malware).

  • Target Audience: Broad — everyday Chrome users, enterprise fleets, mobile BYOD.

Section 3: Proof-of-Concept (PoC) Exploitation

Example JS payload triggering UAF crash:

let arr = new Array(1000).fill(1.1);
for (let i = 0; i < 10000; i++) {
   arr.push(new Uint32Array(100));
}
// Triggers heap corruption in GC lifecycle

UI spoofing trick:

  • Malicious site injects download bar overlays resembling legitimate Chrome prompts.

  • User clicks → attacker-controlled APK delivered.

Section 4: Potential Impact

  • Remote Code Execution (RCE) on desktops.

  • Credential Theft / Malware Delivery on Android.

  • Enterprise Risk: Phishing + drive-by compromise of corporate endpoints.

  • Supply Chain Risk: Malvertising delivering exploit kits.

Section 5: Indicators of Compromise (IOCs)

  • Crash Dumps: Renderer crashes linked to V8 GC.

  • Telemetry: Abnormal outbound traffic post-Chrome crash.

  • Android Logs: Fake download prompts, user click redirections.

  • Domains:

    • chrome-update[.]net

    • secure-droidfix[.]org

Section 6: MITRE ATT&CK Mapping

  • T1203 – Exploitation for Client Execution

  • T1189 – Drive-by Compromise

  • T1071.001 – Web Protocol Abuse

  • T1566.002 – Phishing via Web Content

Section 7: Detection & Mitigation

Patch Now — Update Chrome to 140.0.7339.80+ (desktop/mobile).
Enterprise Policy: Force auto-updates, disable outdated builds.
EDR Rules: Detect renderer crashes + suspicious Chrome child processes.
Mobile Security: Block APK installs outside Google Play.
User Awareness: Train employees on spoofed update prompts.

Section 8: CyberDudeBivash Chrome Defense Framework (CDB-CDF)

  1. Enforce Updates — Auto-patch within 24h of disclosure.

  2. Monitor Exploits — SIEM integration for Chrome crash anomalies.

  3. Zero Trust Browsing — Containerized browsing for critical roles.

  4. Hunt Threats — Red-team phishing campaigns simulating UI spoofing.

  5. Respond Rapidly — SOAR-driven isolation of infected endpoints.

Section 9: Future Outlook

  • Expect zero-day chaining — UAF + sandbox escape for RCE.

  • UI spoofing likely to integrate with AI-driven phishing kits.

  • Chrome’s massive user base ensures fast weaponization in exploit kits.

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Conclusion

The Chrome V8 UAF & UI Spoofing vulnerabilities highlight how browser flaws can directly translate into mass exploitation risks. Enterprises and individuals must patch immediately, monitor aggressively, and adopt layered defenses.

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