Multiple vulnerabilities in Google Chrome
| Risk | High |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 5 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2023-0471 CVE-2023-0472 CVE-2023-0473 CVE-2023-0474 CVE-2022-4926 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-416 CWE-843 CWE-264 |
| Exploitation vector | Network |
| Public exploit | N/A |
| Vulnerable software Subscribe |
Google Chrome Client/Desktop applications / Web browsers |
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Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains information about 5 vulnerabilities.
1) Use-after-free
EUVDB-ID: #VU71492
Risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-0471
CWE-ID:
CWE-416 - Use After Free
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.
The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error within the WebTransport component in Google Chrome. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted web page, trick the victim into visiting it, trigger use-after-free error and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to compromise vulnerable system.
MitigationUpdate to version 109.0.5414.119.
Vulnerable software versionsGoogle Chrome: 100.0.4896.60 - 109.0.5414.75
External linkshttp://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2023/01/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_24.html
http://crbug.com/1376354
http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2023-0471
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?
The attacker would have to trick the victim to visit a specially crafted website.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
2) Use-after-free
EUVDB-ID: #VU71493
Risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-0472
CWE-ID:
CWE-416 - Use After Free
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.
The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error within the WebRTC component in Google Chrome. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted web page, trick the victim into visiting it, trigger use-after-free error and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to compromise vulnerable system.
MitigationUpdate to version 109.0.5414.119.
Vulnerable software versionsGoogle Chrome: 100.0.4896.60 - 109.0.5414.75
External linkshttp://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2023/01/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_24.html
http://crbug.com/1405256
http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2023-0472
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?
The attacker would have to trick the victim to visit a specially crafted website.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
3) Type Confusion
EUVDB-ID: #VU71494
Risk: Medium
CVSSv3.1: 5.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-0473
CWE-ID:
CWE-843 - Type confusion
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to a type confusion error within the ServiceWorker API component in Google Chrome. A remote attacker can trick the victim into visiting a specially crafted web page, trigger a type confusion error and gain access to sensitive information.
MitigationUpdate to version 109.0.5414.119.
Vulnerable software versionsGoogle Chrome: 100.0.4896.60 - 109.0.5414.75
External linkshttp://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2023/01/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_24.html
http://crbug.com/1404639
http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2023-0473
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?
The attacker would have to trick the victim to visit a specially crafted website.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
4) Use-after-free
EUVDB-ID: #VU71495
Risk: Medium
CVSSv3.1: 5.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-0474
CWE-ID:
CWE-416 - Use After Free
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.
The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error within GuestView in Google Chrome. A remote attacker can trick the victim into visiting a specially crafted web page, trigger a use-after-free error and gain access to sensitive information.
MitigationUpdate to version 109.0.5414.119.
Vulnerable software versionsGoogle Chrome: 100.0.4896.60 - 109.0.5414.75
External linkshttp://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2023/01/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_24.html
http://crbug.com/1400841
http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2023-0474
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?
The attacker would have to trick the victim to visit a specially crafted website.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
5) Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls
EUVDB-ID: #VU79592
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 3.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-4926
CWE-ID:
CWE-264 - Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a local application to bypass implemented security restrictions.
The vulnerability exists due to insufficient policy enforcement in Intents. A local application can bypass implemented security restrictions.
Update to version 109.0.5414.119.
Vulnerable software versionsGoogle Chrome: before 109.0.5414.119
External linkshttp://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2023/01/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_24.html
http://crbug.com/1334240
http://crbug.com/1368230
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.
How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?
The attacker would have to trick the victim to visit a specially crafted website.
The attacker would have to login to the system and perform certain actions in order to exploit this vulnerability.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
