Google Chrome Security Update – 16 November 2025

Google has released an updated Chrome version 142.0.7444.162/.163 for Windows, 142.0.7444.162 for Mac, and Linux.

The addressed vulnerability could allow the remote attacker to execute arbitrary code and gain access to the affected system by persuading the victim to visit a specially crafted website.

Google Chrome Inappropriate Implementation in V8 (CVE-2025-13042):

  • CVSS: 8.8
  • Attack Vector: Network
  • Attack Complexity: Low
  • Privileges Required: None
  • User Interaction: Required
  • Consequences: Gain Access
Vulnerabilities

CVE-2025-13042

Mitigations

The enterprise should deploy this patch as soon as the testing phase is completed.

Google Chrome Security Update

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