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.
- Published
- Last modified
- Where the record stands: published, rejected by its publisher, or superseded by another id.What do these mean? →
- published
- Whether CISA lists it in its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog: proof that attackers are using it.What do these mean? →
- Listed in CISA KEV
- How many real-world setups can hit the bug, from the vendor's advisory and CISA data. It does not know your setup.What do these mean? →
- Actively exploited
- Fix
- Fixed in 116.0.5845.179
- Whether working attack code is public (Exploit-DB, Metasploit, Nuclei or GitHub). Public code makes attacks easier.What do these mean? →
- None on Exploit-DB, Metasploit or GitHub
Summary
The vulnerability affects Google Chrome, specifically its V8 JavaScript engine, in releases before the fixed version. A remote attacker could exploit it by luring a user to a specially crafted HTML page, potentially running arbitrary code on the affected computer.
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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)
Timeline
- CVE published
- Added to CISA KEV
CISA has evidence of exploitation in the wild
- CISA remediation deadline
Due date for US federal agencies to patch
- Record last updated
- EPSS reached 10%
FIRST estimates at least a 10% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Affected versions
- Google Chrome
From 116.0.5845.179 · fixed in 116.0.5845.179
References 10
chromereleases.googleblog.com
crbug.com
debian.org
lists.fedoraproject.org
security.gentoo.org
msrc.microsoft.com
Questions about CVE-2023-4762
What does this mean?
The bug is a type confusion in V8, Chrome's JavaScript engine, where code treats a value as a different type than it really is. The advisory says a crafted HTML page could lead to arbitrary code execution, denial of service or information disclosure.Source: lists.debian.org
Am I affected, and how do I check?
The advisory covers Google Chrome prior to 116.0.5845.179. To check the installed version, open chrome://version or the About page in the Help menu. The Debian package fix is listed for version 116.0.5845.180-1~deb11u1.Source: lists.debian.org
What should I do about it?
Update Chrome to version 116.0.5845.180 or later. On Debian, install 116.0.5845.180-1~deb11u1 or a later build.Source: lists.debian.org
Is it being exploited?
Yes. CISA added it to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on 2024-02-06, which means it has evidence of attacks. No public exploit code is tracked.Source: cisa.gov, cve.now feed data