CVE-2023-0140: Inappropriate implementation in File System API
Published May 18, 2022
·Updated
Inappropriate implementation in in File System API in Google Chrome on Windows prior to 109.0.5414.74 allowed a remote attacker to bypass file system restrictions via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Low)
Credit
harrison.mitchell, cybercx.com.au
Affected Software
5 affected componentsFixes available
Google Chrome<109.0.5414.74
109.0.5414.74
All of the following
Google Chrome<109.0.5414.74
Microsoft Windows
Google Chrome<109.0.5414.74
Microsoft Windows
Event History
May 18, 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
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Peer vulnerabilities
Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2023-0140?
The severity of CVE-2023-0140 is classified as Low.
2
How do I fix CVE-2023-0140?
To fix CVE-2023-0140, update Google Chrome to version 109.0.5414.74 or later.
3
Which versions of Google Chrome are affected by CVE-2023-0140?
CVE-2023-0140 affects versions of Google Chrome prior to version 109.0.5414.74.
4
Can CVE-2023-0140 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2023-0140 can be exploited remotely via a crafted HTML page.
5
What component of Google Chrome is affected by CVE-2023-0140?
CVE-2023-0140 affects the File System API in Google Chrome.