Ubuntu update for chromium-browser
| Risk | High |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 13 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2023-0471 CVE-2023-0472 CVE-2023-0473 CVE-2023-0474 CVE-2023-0696 CVE-2023-0698 CVE-2023-0699 CVE-2023-0700 CVE-2023-0701 CVE-2023-0702 CVE-2023-0703 CVE-2023-0704 CVE-2023-0705 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-416 CWE-843 CWE-125 CWE-358 CWE-122 CWE-264 CWE-190 |
| Exploitation vector | Network |
| Public exploit | Public exploit code for vulnerability #6 is available. |
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Ubuntu Operating systems & Components / Operating system chromium-browser (Ubuntu package) Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component |
| Vendor | Canonical Ltd. |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains information about 13 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 the affected package chromium-browser to the latest version.
Vulnerable software versionsUbuntu: 18.04
chromium-browser (Ubuntu package): before 110.0.5481.100-0ubuntu0.18.04.1
External linkshttp://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-5881-1
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
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 the affected package chromium-browser to the latest version.
Vulnerable software versionsUbuntu: 18.04
chromium-browser (Ubuntu package): before 110.0.5481.100-0ubuntu0.18.04.1
External linkshttp://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-5881-1
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
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 the affected package chromium-browser to the latest version.
Vulnerable software versionsUbuntu: 18.04
chromium-browser (Ubuntu package): before 110.0.5481.100-0ubuntu0.18.04.1
External linkshttp://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-5881-1
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
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 the affected package chromium-browser to the latest version.
Vulnerable software versionsUbuntu: 18.04
chromium-browser (Ubuntu package): before 110.0.5481.100-0ubuntu0.18.04.1
External linkshttp://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-5881-1
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
5) Type Confusion
EUVDB-ID: #VU72001
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-2023-0696
CWE-ID:
CWE-843 - Type confusion
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to a type confusion error within the V8 component in Google Chrome. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted web page, trick the victim into visiting it, trigger a type confusion error and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
MitigationUpdate the affected package chromium-browser to the latest version.
Vulnerable software versionsUbuntu: 18.04
chromium-browser (Ubuntu package): before 110.0.5481.100-0ubuntu0.18.04.1
External linkshttp://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-5881-1
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
6) Out-of-bounds read
EUVDB-ID: #VU72003
Risk: Medium
CVSSv3.1: 5.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:P/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-0698
CWE-ID:
CWE-125 - Out-of-bounds read
Exploit availability: Yes
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary condition within the WebRTC component in Google Chrome. A remote attacker can trick the victim into visiting a specially crafted web page, trigger an out-of-bounds read error and gain access to sensitive information.
MitigationUpdate the affected package chromium-browser to the latest version.
Vulnerable software versionsUbuntu: 18.04
chromium-browser (Ubuntu package): before 110.0.5481.100-0ubuntu0.18.04.1
External linkshttp://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-5881-1
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.
7) Use-after-free
EUVDB-ID: #VU72004
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-2023-0699
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 GPU 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 the affected package chromium-browser to the latest version.
Vulnerable software versionsUbuntu: 18.04
chromium-browser (Ubuntu package): before 110.0.5481.100-0ubuntu0.18.04.1
External linkshttp://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-5881-1
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
8) Improperly implemented security check for standard
EUVDB-ID: #VU72005
Risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 7.1 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-0700
CWE-ID:
CWE-358 - Improperly Implemented Security Check for Standard
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to incorrect implementation in Download in Google Chrome. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted web page, trick the victim into visiting it and gain access to sensitive information.
MitigationUpdate the affected package chromium-browser to the latest version.
Vulnerable software versionsUbuntu: 18.04
chromium-browser (Ubuntu package): before 110.0.5481.100-0ubuntu0.18.04.1
External linkshttp://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-5881-1
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
9) Heap-based buffer overflow
EUVDB-ID: #VU72006
Risk: Medium
CVSSv3.1: 6.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-0701
CWE-ID:
CWE-122 - Heap-based Buffer Overflow
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when processing untrusted HTML content in WebUI. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted web page, trick the victim into opening it, trigger a heap-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
MitigationUpdate the affected package chromium-browser to the latest version.
Vulnerable software versionsUbuntu: 18.04
chromium-browser (Ubuntu package): before 110.0.5481.100-0ubuntu0.18.04.1
External linkshttp://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-5881-1
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
10) Type Confusion
EUVDB-ID: #VU72007
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-2023-0702
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 Data Transfer 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 the affected package chromium-browser to the latest version.
Vulnerable software versionsUbuntu: 18.04
chromium-browser (Ubuntu package): before 110.0.5481.100-0ubuntu0.18.04.1
External linkshttp://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-5881-1
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
11) Type Confusion
EUVDB-ID: #VU72008
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-2023-0703
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 DevTools 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 the affected package chromium-browser to the latest version.
Vulnerable software versionsUbuntu: 18.04
chromium-browser (Ubuntu package): before 110.0.5481.100-0ubuntu0.18.04.1
External linkshttp://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-5881-1
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
12) Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls
EUVDB-ID: #VU72009
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 3.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-0704
CWE-ID:
CWE-264 - Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass implemented security restrictions.
The vulnerability exists due to insufficient policy enforcement in DevTools in Google Chrome. A remote attacker can trick the victim to visit a specially crafted website, bypass implemented security measures and gain access to sensitive information.
MitigationUpdate the affected package chromium-browser to the latest version.
Vulnerable software versionsUbuntu: 18.04
chromium-browser (Ubuntu package): before 110.0.5481.100-0ubuntu0.18.04.1
External linkshttp://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-5881-1
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
13) Integer overflow
EUVDB-ID: #VU72010
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 2.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-0705
CWE-ID:
CWE-190 - Integer overflow
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to crash the browser.
The vulnerability exists due to a integer overflow in Core in Google Chrome. A remote attacker can trick the victim to visit a specially crafted webpage and crash the browser.
MitigationUpdate the affected package chromium-browser to the latest version.
Vulnerable software versionsUbuntu: 18.04
chromium-browser (Ubuntu package): before 110.0.5481.100-0ubuntu0.18.04.1
External linkshttp://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-5881-1
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
