CVE-2023-2033: Type Confusion in V8

Published Apr 11, 2023
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Updated

Chromium: CVE-2023-2033 Type Confusion in V8

Other sources

Google Chromium V8 Engine contains a type confusion vulnerability that allows a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page. This vulnerability could affect multiple web browsers that utilize Chromium, including, but not limited to, Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, and Opera.

CISA

This CVE was assigned by Chrome. Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) ingests Chromium, which addresses this vulnerability. Please see Google Chrome Releases for more information. Google is aware that an exploit for CVE-2023-2033 exists in the wild.

Type confusion in V8 in Google Chrome prior to 112.0.5615.121 allowed a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)

Credit

Clément Lecigne(Google's Threat Analysis Group)

Affected Software

15 affected componentsFixes available
debian/chromium<=90.0.4430.212-1~deb10u1
116.0.5845.180-1~deb11u1119.0.6045.199-1~deb11u1116.0.5845.180-1~deb12u1119.0.6045.199-1~deb12u1119.0.6045.159-1119.0.6045.199-1
Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based)
Microsoft Edge<112.0.1722.48
Google Chrome=120.0.6099.224
Google Chrome=120.0.6099.225
Google Chrome=120.0.6099.234
Google Chrome<112.0.5615.121
112.0.5615.121
Google Chromium V8
Google Chrome<112.0.5615.121
Debian Debian Linux=11.0
Fedoraproject Fedora=36
Fedoraproject Fedora=37
Fedoraproject Fedora=38
Couchbase Couchbase Server<7.1.5
Couchbase Couchbase Server=7.2.0

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/chromium to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 116.0.5845.180-1~deb11u1Fixed in 119.0.6045.199-1~deb11u1Fixed in 116.0.5845.180-1~deb12u1Fixed in 119.0.6045.199-1~deb12u1Fixed in 119.0.6045.159-1Fixed in 119.0.6045.199-1
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade Google Chrome (Trace Event) to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 112.0.5615.121
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/chromium to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 116.0.5845.180-1~deb11u1
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/chromium to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 119.0.6045.199-1~deb11u1
  5. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/chromium to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 116.0.5845.180-1~deb12u1
  6. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/chromium to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 119.0.6045.199-1~deb12u1
  7. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/chromium to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 119.0.6045.159-1
  8. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/chromium to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 119.0.6045.199-1

Event History

Apr 11, 2023
CVE Published
12:00 AM
Known Exploited
12:00 AM
Apr 14, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:10 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:10 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Dec 20, 2023
News Published
09:41 PM
Jan 16, 2024
News Published
via BleepingComputer·07:13 PM
Jan 20, 2024
News Published
via BleepingComputer·07:14 PM

Parent advisories

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-2033?

The severity of CVE-2023-2033 is critical.

2

Which software is affected by CVE-2023-2033?

The software affected by CVE-2023-2033 includes Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) and Google Chromium V8 Engine.

3

How can I fix CVE-2023-2033?

To fix CVE-2023-2033, update your Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) to the latest version available. Additionally, ensure that Google Chromium V8 Engine is also up to date.

4

Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-2033?

You can find more information about CVE-2023-2033 on the Google Chrome releases blog and the Microsoft Security Response Center website.

5

What is the type of vulnerability in CVE-2023-2033?

The type of vulnerability in CVE-2023-2033 is a type confusion vulnerability.

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