Vulnerability identifier: #VU75956

Vulnerability 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-2023-2458

CWE-ID: CWE-416

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Chrome OS
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor:

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 updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

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External links
http://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2023/05/stable-channel-update-for-chromeos.html
http://bugs.chromium.org/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=1430692

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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.