CVE-2023-0128: Use after free in Overview Mode

Published Aug 16, 2022
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Updated

Use after free in Overview Mode in Google Chrome on Chrome OS prior to 109.0.5414.74 allowed a remote attacker who convinced a user to engage in specific UI interactions to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)

Credit

Khalil Zhani

Affected Software

5 affected componentsFixes available
Google Chrome<109.0.5414.74
109.0.5414.74
Google Chrome<109.0.5414.74
Google Chrome OS
All of the following
Google Chrome<109.0.5414.74
Google Chrome OS

Event History

Aug 16, 2022
CVE Published
12:00 AM
Jan 10, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:15 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-2023-0128?

The severity of CVE-2023-0128 is high.

2

What is the vulnerability ID of Google Chrome on Chrome OS prior to 109.0.5414.74?

The vulnerability ID of Google Chrome on Chrome OS prior to 109.0.5414.74 is CVE-2023-0128.

3

How does the Use after free vulnerability in Overview Mode in Google Chrome on Chrome OS work?

The Use after free vulnerability in Overview Mode in Google Chrome on Chrome OS allows a remote attacker who convinces a user to engage in specific UI interactions to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page.

4

How can I fix the vulnerability in Google Chrome on Chrome OS?

To fix the vulnerability, update Google Chrome to version 109.0.5414.74 or later.

5

Is Google Chrome OS vulnerable to CVE-2023-0128?

No, Google Chrome OS is not vulnerable to CVE-2023-0128.

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