CVE-2023-5477
MEDIUMCVSS 4.3/10EPSS 0.52%
Last modified
CVE-2023-5477 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.3/10 on the CVSS scale. Inappropriate implementation in Installer in Google Chrome prior to 118.0.5993.70 allowed a local attacker to bypass discretionary access control via a crafted command. (Chromium security severity: Low). EPSS estimates a 0.52% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Inappropriate implementation in Installer in Google Chrome prior to 118.0.5993.70 allowed a local attacker to bypass discretionary access control via a crafted command. (Chromium security severity: Low)
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Chrome | < 118.0.5993.70 | |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 11.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 12.0 |
References
- https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2023/10/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_10.htmlRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://crbug.com/1472558Permissions Required
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202311-11Third Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202312-07Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2023/dsa-5526Third Party Advisory
- https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2023/10/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_10.htmlRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://crbug.com/1472558Permissions Required
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202311-11Third Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202312-07Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2023/dsa-5526Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-5477?
Inappropriate implementation in Installer in Google Chrome prior to 118.0.5993.70 allowed a local attacker to bypass discretionary access control via a crafted command. (Chromium security severity: Low)
How severe is CVE-2023-5477?
CVE-2023-5477 has a CVSS score of 4.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.52% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-5477?
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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