CVE-2023-2136: Integer overflow in Skia

Published Apr 12, 2023
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Updated

Chromium: CVE-2023-2136 Integer overflow in Skia

Other sources

Google Chromium Skia contains an integer overflow vulnerability that allows a remote attacker, who has compromised the renderer process, to potentially perform a sandbox escape via a crafted HTML page. This vulnerability affects Google Chrome and ChromeOS, Android, Flutter, and possibly other products.

CISA

Integer overflow in Skia in Google Chrome prior to 112.0.5615.137 allowed a remote attacker who had compromised the renderer process to potentially perform a sandbox escape via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)

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-2023-2136 exists in the wild.

Credit

Clément Lecigne(Google's Threat Analysis Group)

Affected Software

14 affected componentsFixes available
debian/chromium<=90.0.4430.212-1~deb10u1
116.0.5845.180-1~deb11u1119.0.6045.123-1~deb11u1116.0.5845.180-1~deb12u1119.0.6045.123-1~deb12u1119.0.6045.105-1119.0.6045.123-1
Google Android
Google Chromium Skia
Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based)
Microsoft Edge<112.0.1722.54
Google Chrome=120.0.6099.224
Google Chrome=120.0.6099.225
Google Chrome=120.0.6099.234
Google Chrome<112.0.5615.137
112.0.5615.137
Google Chrome<112.0.5615.137
Debian Debian Linux=11.0
fedoraproject fedora=36
fedoraproject fedora=37
fedoraproject fedora=38

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 119.0.6045.123-1~deb11u1Fixed in 116.0.5845.180-1~deb12u1Fixed in 119.0.6045.123-1~deb12u1Fixed in 119.0.6045.105-1Fixed in 119.0.6045.123-1
  2. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 112.0.5615.137
  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 119.0.6045.123-1~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 119.0.6045.123-1~deb12u1
  7. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 119.0.6045.105-1
  8. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 119.0.6045.123-1

Event History

Apr 12, 2023
CVE Published
12:00 AM
Known Exploited
12:00 AM
Apr 19, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:40 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:40 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:15 AM
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 vulnerability ID for the Google Chrome Skia Integer Overflow vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID for the Google Chrome Skia Integer Overflow vulnerability is CVE-2023-2136.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2023-2136?

The severity of CVE-2023-2136 is critical with a severity value of 9.

3

Which software products are affected by CVE-2023-2136?

The affected software products include Google Chrome, Google Android, Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based), Microsoft Edge, Debian Debian Linux, and Fedoraproject Fedora.

4

Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-2136?

You can find more information about CVE-2023-2136 at the following references: - [Microsoft Security Response Center](https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2023-2136) - [Google Chrome Releases](https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2023/04/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_18.html) - [Android Googlesource](https://android.googlesource.com/platform/external/skia/+/cfaa1ca1ceec8ec46ffbc89f707d280007a52c83)

5

How do I fix the Google Chrome Skia Integer Overflow vulnerability?

To fix the Google Chrome Skia Integer Overflow vulnerability, update your software to the latest version available from the respective vendors' websites.

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