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CVE-2023-2136

Google Chrome Skia Integer Overflow

9.6 CRITICALActively exploited (CISA KEV)EPSS 5.74%
  1. Published19 Apr 2023
  2. Added to CISA KEV21 Apr 2023
  3. Remediation due12 May 2023
Actively exploited (CISA KEV)

Google Chromium Skia contains an integer overflow vulnerability that allows a remote attacker, who has compromised the renderer process, to potentially perform a sandbox escape via a crafted HTML page. This vulnerability affects Google Chrome and ChromeOS, Android, Flutter, and possibly other products.

Added to KEV: 21 Apr 2023Federal remediation due: 12 May 2023

Description

Integer overflow in Skia in Google Chrome prior to 112.0.5615.137 allowed a remote attacker who had compromised the renderer process to potentially perform a sandbox escape via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredNone
User interactionRequired
ScopeChanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Google Chrome< 112.0.5615.137
Debian Linux11.0
Fedoraproject Fedora36 · 37 · 38

Remediation

Fixed in
Google Chrome≥ 112.0.5615.137

Frequently asked

Is CVE-2023-2136 being actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2023-2136 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added 21 Apr 2023.

How severe is CVE-2023-2136?

CVE-2023-2136 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.6, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 5.74% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2023-2136?

Affected products include Google Chrome, Debian Linux, Fedoraproject Fedora.

How do I fix CVE-2023-2136?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Google Chrome 112.0.5615.137 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.

How Secuno handles this

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.