CVE-2023-4071
HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 1.28%
Last modified
CVE-2023-4071 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Heap buffer overflow in Visuals in Google Chrome prior to 115.0.5790.170 allowed a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High). EPSS estimates a 1.28% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Heap buffer overflow in Visuals in Google Chrome prior to 115.0.5790.170 allowed a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Chrome | < 115.0.5790.170 |
References
- https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2023/08/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.htmlRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://crbug.com/1458819Permissions Required
- https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2023/08/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.htmlRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://crbug.com/1458819Permissions Required
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-4071?
Heap buffer overflow in Visuals in Google Chrome prior to 115.0.5790.170 allowed a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)
How severe is CVE-2023-4071?
CVE-2023-4071 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.28% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-4071?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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