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CVE-2023-6181

Google Chromecast Firmware vulnerability

9.8 CRITICALEPSS 0.37%
  1. Published11 Dec 2023

Description

An oversight in BCB handling of reboot reason that allows for persistent code execution

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

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

Affected products

Google Chromecast Firmware< 2023-10-01

Remediation

Fixed in
Google Chromecast Firmware≥ 2023-10-01

Frequently asked

Is CVE-2023-6181 being actively exploited?

CVE-2023-6181 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.37%.

How severe is CVE-2023-6181?

CVE-2023-6181 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 0.37% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2023-6181?

Affected products include Google Chromecast Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2023-6181?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Google Chromecast Firmware 2023-10-01 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.