CVE-2023-5996

Name: CVE-2023-5996
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-11-08T20:15:07.637+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 1.98%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-5996 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Use after free in WebAudio in Google Chrome prior to 119.0.6045.123 allowed a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High). EPSS estimates a 1.98% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Use after free in WebAudio in Google Chrome prior to 119.0.6045.123 allowed a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

1.98%

78.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-416

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Chrome	< 119.0.6045.123
Debian	Debian Linux	11.0
Debian	Debian Linux	12.0
Fedoraproject	Fedora	38
Fedoraproject	Fedora	39

References

https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2023/11/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.htmlRelease Notes
https://crbug.com/1497859Permissions Required
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/2MHLJRFWZNY6BFOW25Q4FEESVWZKS4C2/Mailing List
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/PHWLT3M2AQDFD7RNAM3NJMYUC5KHMO5V/Mailing List
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202311-11Third Party Advisory
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202312-07Third Party Advisory
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202401-34
https://www.debian.org/security/2023/dsa-5551Third Party Advisory
https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2023/11/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.htmlRelease Notes
https://crbug.com/1497859Permissions Required
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/2MHLJRFWZNY6BFOW25Q4FEESVWZKS4C2/Mailing List
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/PHWLT3M2AQDFD7RNAM3NJMYUC5KHMO5V/Mailing List
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202311-11Third Party Advisory
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202312-07Third Party Advisory
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202401-34
https://www.debian.org/security/2023/dsa-5551Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 8, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-5996?

Use after free in WebAudio in Google Chrome prior to 119.0.6045.123 allowed a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)

How severe is CVE-2023-5996?

CVE-2023-5996 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.98% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-5996?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2023-5996?

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Source: NVD / NIST