CVE-2023-4362: Heap buffer overflow in Mojom IDL

Published Apr 14, 2022
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Updated

Chromium: CVE-2023-4362 Heap buffer overflow in Mojom IDL

Other sources

Heap buffer overflow in Mojom IDL in Google Chrome prior to 116.0.5845.96 allowed a remote attacker who had compromised the renderer process and gained control of a WebUI process to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Medium)

This CVE was assigned by Chrome. Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) ingests Chromium, which addresses this vulnerability. Please see Google Chrome Releases for more information.

Microsoft

Credit

Zhao Hai(NanJing Cyberpeace TianYu Lab)

Affected Software

6 affected componentsFixes available
debian/chromium<=90.0.4430.212-1~deb10u1
116.0.5845.180-1~deb11u1118.0.5993.117-1~deb11u1116.0.5845.180-1~deb12u1118.0.5993.117-1~deb12u1118.0.5993.117-1
Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based)
Microsoft Edge<116.0.1938.54
Google Chrome<116.0.5845.96
Debian Linux=11.0
Debian Linux=12.0

Event History

Apr 14, 2022
CVE Published
12:00 AM
Data Sourced
12:00 AM
SeverityWeakness
Aug 15, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:07 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:07 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-4362?

The severity of CVE-2023-4362 is medium.

2

How can a remote attacker exploit CVE-2023-4362?

A remote attacker can potentially exploit CVE-2023-4362 by compromising the renderer process and gaining control of a WebUI process, then using a crafted HTML page to exploit heap corruption.

3

Which software is affected by CVE-2023-4362?

Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based), Microsoft Edge version 116.0.1938.54, Google Chrome version up to 116.0.5845.96, Debian Debian Linux version 11.0 and version 12.0, and Debian Chromium packages with versions up to 114.0.5735.198-1~deb12u1 are affected by CVE-2023-4362.

4

How can I fix CVE-2023-4362?

To fix CVE-2023-4362, update to Microsoft Edge version 116.0.1938.54 or later, Google Chrome version 116.0.5845.96 or later, or the latest available version of Debian Chromium packages.

5

Are there any references for CVE-2023-4362?

Yes, you can find references for CVE-2023-4362 at the following links: [MSRC Microsoft](https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2023-4362), [Google Chrome Releases](https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2023/08/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_15.html), and [Chromium Bug Tracker](https://crbug.com/1316379).

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