CVE-2023-7024: Heap buffer overflow in WebRTC

Published Dec 19, 2023
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Updated

Chromium: CVE-2023-7024 Heap buffer overflow in WebRTC

Other sources

Google Chromium WebRTC, an open-source project providing web browsers with real-time communication, contains a heap buffer overflow vulnerability that allows a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page. This vulnerability could impact web browsers using WebRTC, including but not limited to Google Chrome.

— CISA

Heap buffer overflow in WebRTC in Google Chrome prior to 120.0.6099.129 allowed a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption 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-2023-7024 exists in the wild.

— Microsoft

Credit

Clément Lecigne(Google's Threat Analysis Group), Vlad Stolyarov(Google's Threat Analysis Group)

Affected Software

12 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)
Patch available
Microsoft Edge<120.0.2210.91
Google Chromium WebRTC
Google Chrome=120.0.6099.224
Google Chrome=120.0.6099.225
Google Chrome=120.0.6099.234
Google Chrome<120.0.6099.129
Debian Debian Linux=11.0
Debian Debian Linux=12.0
Fedoraproject Fedora=38
Fedoraproject Fedora=39

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 120.0.6099.129-1~deb11u1Fixed in 120.0.6099.129-1~deb12u1Fixed in 120.0.6099.129-1
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade Google Chrome to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 120.0.6099.129
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade Chromium to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 120.0.6099.129
  4. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 120.0.6099.129-1~deb11u1
  5. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 120.0.6099.129-1~deb12u1
  6. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 120.0.6099.129-1
  7. Compensating control

    For Microsoft Edge, Microsoft Edge Beta, and other browsers using WebRTC where a vendor patch is not yet available, apply vendor-provided mitigations; if mitigations are unavailable, discontinue use of the product.

Event History

Dec 19, 2023
CVE Published
12:00 AM
Data Sourced
12:00 AM
SeverityWeakness
Dec 20, 2023
News Published
09:41 PM
Dec 21, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:26 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:26 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·11:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Dec 22, 2023
News Published
06:10 PM
Dec 23, 2023
News Published
12:47 PM
Jan 2, 2024
Known Exploited
via CISA·12:00 AM
Jan 3, 2024
News Published
12:55 PM
Jan 16, 2024
News Published
via BleepingComputer·07:13 PM
Jan 20, 2024
News Published
via BleepingComputer·07:14 PM

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-7024?

CVE-2023-7024 has been classified as a moderate severity vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-7024?

To fix CVE-2023-7024, ensure that you update Google Chrome, Chromium, or Microsoft Edge to the latest version.

3

Which products are affected by CVE-2023-7024?

CVE-2023-7024 affects specific versions of Google Chrome, Chromium, and Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based).

4

When was CVE-2023-7024 disclosed?

CVE-2023-7024 was disclosed in early January 2024.

5

What platforms are vulnerable to CVE-2023-7024?

CVE-2023-7024 affects multiple platforms including Debian and Fedora Linux distributions.

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