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CVE-2023-4762

Google Chromium V8 Type Confusion

8.8 HIGHActively exploited (CISA KEV)EPSS 41.4%
  1. Published5 Sept 2023
  2. Added to CISA KEV6 Feb 2024
  3. Remediation due27 Feb 2024
Actively exploited (CISA KEV)

Google Chromium V8 contains a type confusion vulnerability that allows a remote attacker to execute code via a crafted HTML page. This vulnerability could affect multiple web browsers that utilize Chromium, including, but not limited to, Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, and Opera.

Added to KEV: 6 Feb 2024Federal remediation due: 27 Feb 2024

Description

Type Confusion in V8 in Google Chrome prior to 116.0.5845.179 allowed a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

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

Affected products

Google Chrome< 116.0.5845.179
Microsoft Edge Chromium< 116.0.1938.76
Debian Linux11.0 · 12.0
Fedoraproject Fedora37 · 38 · 39

Remediation

Fixed in
Google Chrome≥ 116.0.5845.179
Microsoft Edge Chromium≥ 116.0.1938.76

Frequently asked

Is CVE-2023-4762 being actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2023-4762 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added 6 Feb 2024.

How severe is CVE-2023-4762?

CVE-2023-4762 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, rated high. EPSS estimates a 41.4% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2023-4762?

Affected products include Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge Chromium, Debian Linux, Fedoraproject Fedora.

How do I fix CVE-2023-4762?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Google Chrome 116.0.5845.179, Microsoft Edge Chromium 116.0.1938.76 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.

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