Remote code execution in Google ChromeOS LTS



Published: 2023-05-25
Risk High
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2023-2458
CWE-ID CWE-416
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
Subscribe 		Chrome OS
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor Google

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.

1) Use-after-free

EUVDB-ID: #VU75956

Risk: High

CVSSv3.1:

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-2458

CWE-ID: CWE-416 - Use After Free

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error in ChromeOS Ash. A remote attacker can execute arbitrary code on the system.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions before 108.0.5359.232
CPE2.3 External links

http://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2023/05/long-term-support-channel-update-for_25.html


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?



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