Overview
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2025-29834 is an out-of-bounds read in Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) that allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network. It is a critical issue that affects all users of the affected versions of the software. The vulnerability presents a significant risk to data security and the integrity of systems using the affected software.
Vulnerability Summary
CVE ID: CVE-2025-29834
Severity: High (7.5 CVSS)
Attack Vector: Network
Privileges Required: None
User Interaction: None
Impact: Potential system compromise or data leakage
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Product | Affected Versions
Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) | All versions prior to the security patch
How the Exploit Works
The exploit takes advantage of an out-of-bounds read vulnerability in the affected software. This means that an unauthorized attacker can send specially crafted data packets over a network to the victim’s system. The software, upon receiving these packets, attempts to read beyond the allocated memory buffer. This can result in unpredictable behavior, including the execution of arbitrary code by the attacker.
Conceptual Example Code
The following code snippet is a conceptual example of how an attacker might exploit the vulnerability:
POST /vulnerable/endpoint HTTP/1.1
Host: target.example.com
Content-Type: application/json
{ "malicious_payload": "base64_encoded_arbitrary_code" }In this example, the “malicious_payload” is a base64 encoded arbitrary code that the attacker wants the vulnerable system to execute. The server, upon receiving this request, attempts to process the payload leading to an out-of-bounds read, which in turn could result in the execution of the attacker’s code.
Mitigation
To mitigate the risk associated with this vulnerability, users are advised to apply the vendor-provided patch immediately. If the patch cannot be applied immediately, using a Web Application Firewall (WAF) or Intrusion Detection System (IDS) can serve as a temporary mitigation strategy. These tools can detect and prevent attempts to exploit this vulnerability.
