CVE-2023-6509: High Use after free in Side Panel Search[1513379] High CVE-2024-0333 Insufficient data validation in Extensions[306119937] Medium Fixes in Kernel for CVEs listed belowCVE-2023-21162, CVE-2023-21163, CVE-2023-21164, CVE-2023-21166, CVE-2023-21215, CVE-2023-21216, CVE-2023-21217, CVE-2023-21218, CVE-2023-21228, CVE-2023-21402

Published Dec 6, 2023
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Chromium: CVE-2023-6509 Use after free in Side Panel Search

Other sources

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

Use after free in Side Panel Search in Google Chrome prior to 120.0.6099.62 allowed a remote attacker who convinced a user to engage in specific UI interaction to potentially exploit heap corruption via specific UI interaction. (Chromium security severity: High)

Affected Software

8 affected componentsFixes available
debian/chromium<=90.0.4430.212-1~deb10u1, <=116.0.5845.180-1~deb11u1, <=119.0.6045.199-1~deb12u1
120.0.6099.129-1~deb11u1120.0.6099.129-1~deb12u1120.0.6099.129-1
Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based)
Microsoft Edge<120.0.2210.61
Debian Debian Linux=11.0
Debian Debian Linux=12.0
Fedoraproject Fedora=38
Fedoraproject Fedora=39
Google Chrome<120.0.6099.62

Event History

Dec 6, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:19 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:19 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Feb 1, 2024
Data Sourced
12:00 AM
SeverityWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2023-6509?

CVE-2023-6509 is a vulnerability in Google Chrome that allows a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption via specific UI interaction.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2023-6509?

CVE-2023-6509 has a severity rating of High.

3

Which software is affected by CVE-2023-6509?

Microsoft Edge prior to version 120.0.2210.61 and Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) are affected by CVE-2023-6509.

4

How can I fix CVE-2023-6509?

To fix CVE-2023-6509, update Microsoft Edge to version 120.0.2210.61 or higher. For Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based), refer to the provided remediation URL.

5

What is the CWE for CVE-2023-6509?

CVE-2023-6509 is classified under CWE-416 (Use After Free).

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