Debian update for chromium



Published: 2023-08-28 | Updated: 2024-01-07
Risk High
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 5
CVE-ID CVE-2023-4427
CVE-2023-4428
CVE-2023-4429
CVE-2023-4430
CVE-2023-4431
CWE-ID CWE-119
CWE-416
CWE-125
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit Public exploit code for vulnerability #1 is available.
Vulnerable software
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Debian Linux
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

chromium (Debian package)
Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component

Vendor Debian

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains information about 5 vulnerabilities.

1) Buffer overflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU79875

Risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 7.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:P/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-4427

CWE-ID: CWE-119 - Memory corruption

Exploit availability: Yes

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the affected system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in V8 in Google Chrome. A remote attacker can trick the victim to visit a specially crafted webpage, trigger a stack-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the system.

Mitigation

Update chromium package to one of the following versions: 116.0.5845.110-1~deb11u1, 116.0.5845.110-1~deb12u1.

Vulnerable software versions

Debian Linux: All versions

chromium (Debian package): before 116.0.5845.110-1~deb12u1

External links

http://www.debian.org/security/2023/dsa-5483


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.

2) Buffer overflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU79874

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-2023-4428

CWE-ID: CWE-119 - Memory corruption

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the affected system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in CSS in Google Chrome. A remote attacker can trick the victim to visit a specially crafted webpage, trigger a stack-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the system.

Mitigation

Update chromium package to one of the following versions: 116.0.5845.110-1~deb11u1, 116.0.5845.110-1~deb12u1.

Vulnerable software versions

Debian Linux: All versions

chromium (Debian package): before 116.0.5845.110-1~deb12u1

External links

http://www.debian.org/security/2023/dsa-5483


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) Use-after-free

EUVDB-ID: #VU79873

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-2023-4429

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 within the Loader 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.

Mitigation

Update chromium package to one of the following versions: 116.0.5845.110-1~deb11u1, 116.0.5845.110-1~deb12u1.

Vulnerable software versions

Debian Linux: All versions

chromium (Debian package): before 116.0.5845.110-1~deb12u1

External links

http://www.debian.org/security/2023/dsa-5483


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: #VU79872

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-2023-4430

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 within the Vulkan 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.

Mitigation

Update chromium package to one of the following versions: 116.0.5845.110-1~deb11u1, 116.0.5845.110-1~deb12u1.

Vulnerable software versions

Debian Linux: All versions

chromium (Debian package): before 116.0.5845.110-1~deb12u1

External links

http://www.debian.org/security/2023/dsa-5483


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) Out-of-bounds read

EUVDB-ID: #VU79876

Risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 5.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-4431

CWE-ID: CWE-125 - Out-of-bounds read

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to crash the browser.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary condition within the Fonts 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 crash the browser.

Mitigation

Update chromium package to one of the following versions: 116.0.5845.110-1~deb11u1, 116.0.5845.110-1~deb12u1.

Vulnerable software versions

Debian Linux: All versions

chromium (Debian package): before 116.0.5845.110-1~deb12u1

External links

http://www.debian.org/security/2023/dsa-5483


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.



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