Buffer overflow in Microsoft Edge - CVE-2023-44323
Published: October 28, 2023
Vulnerability identifier: #VU82546
CSH Severity: High
CVSS v4: 8.6 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-44323
CWE-ID: CWE-119
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerability details
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in the Adobe software component when processing PDF files. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted PDF document, trick the victim into opening it in Microsoft Edge, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
Affected software
Microsoft Edge
How to mitigate CVE-2023-44323
Install updates from vendor's website.
Microsoft Edge - update to 118.0.2088.76