CVE-2025-12726 is a high-severity vulnerability in the Views component of Google Chrome on Windows prior to version 142.0.7444.137. The flaw is described as an inappropriate implementation in the browser UI framework responsible for handling interface elements. Available reporting indicates the issue involves unsafe handling of UI object references, which can enable unintended access to interface components and may lead to memory corruption. A remote attacker can trigger the issue using a crafted HTML page after first compromising the renderer process, allowing the attacker to cross intended security boundaries within the browser architecture and elevate privileges.
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A high-severity vulnerability in Chrome's Views component due to inappropriate implementation, potentially allowing memory manipulation and remote code execution.
High-severity inappropriate implementation in Chrome’s Views framework involving unsafe handling of UI object references, potentially enabling memory corruption and unintended access to interface components.
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