CVE-2023-4761: Out of bounds memory access in FedCM

Published Aug 28, 2023
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Updated

Chromium: CVE-2023-4761 Out of bounds memory access in FedCM

Other sources

Out of bounds memory access in FedCM in Google Chrome prior to 116.0.5845.179 allowed a remote attacker who had compromised the renderer process to perform an out of bounds memory read 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.

Microsoft

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Affected Software

10 affected componentsFixes available
debian/chromium<=90.0.4430.212-1~deb10u1
116.0.5845.180-1~deb11u1120.0.6099.129-1~deb11u1119.0.6045.199-1~deb12u1120.0.6099.129-1~deb12u1120.0.6099.129-1
Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based)
Microsoft Edge<116.0.1938.xxx
Google Chrome<116.0.5845.179
116.0.5845.179
Google Chrome<116.0.5845.179
Debian Debian Linux=11.0
Debian Debian Linux=12.0
fedoraproject fedora=37
fedoraproject fedora=38
fedoraproject fedora=39

Event History

Aug 28, 2023
CVE Published
12:00 AM
Sep 5, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:57 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:57 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Parent advisories

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-4761?

The severity of CVE-2023-4761 is High.

2

What is the affected software for CVE-2023-4761?

The affected software for CVE-2023-4761 includes Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based), and Debian Linux.

3

How can a remote attacker exploit CVE-2023-4761?

A remote attacker who has compromised the renderer process can exploit CVE-2023-4761 by performing an out of bounds memory read via a crafted HTML page.

4

Is there a fix available for CVE-2023-4761?

Yes, the fix for CVE-2023-4761 is available. Please update your software to the latest version.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-4761?

More information about CVE-2023-4761 can be found on the Microsoft Security Response Center, Debian Security Tracker, and Google Chrome Releases websites.

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