CVE-2023-5849
HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 1.24%
Last modified
CVE-2023-5849 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Integer overflow in USB in Google Chrome prior to 119.0.6045.105 allowed a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High). EPSS estimates a 1.24% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Integer overflow in USB in Google Chrome prior to 119.0.6045.105 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 | < 119.0.6045.105 | |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 11.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 12.0 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 37 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 38 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 39 |
References
- https://crbug.com/1492384Permissions 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-5546Third Party Advisory
- https://crbug.com/1492384Permissions 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-5546Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-5849?
Integer overflow in USB in Google Chrome prior to 119.0.6045.105 allowed a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)
How severe is CVE-2023-5849?
CVE-2023-5849 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.24% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-5849?
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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