CVE-2023-1216: Use after free in DevTools

Published Feb 21, 2023
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Updated

Use after free in DevTools in Google Chrome prior to 111.0.5563.64 allowed a remote attacker who had convienced the user to engage in direct UI interaction to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)

Credit

Ganjiang Zhou@@refrain_areu(ChaMd5)

Affected Software

2 affected componentsFixes available
Google Chrome<111.0.5563.64
111.0.5563.64
Google Chrome<111.0.5563.64

Event History

Feb 21, 2023
CVE Published
12:00 AM
Mar 7, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:42 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:42 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-1216?

CVE-2023-1216 has a high severity rating due to its potential for allowing heap corruption.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-1216?

To mitigate CVE-2023-1216, update Google Chrome to version 111.0.5563.64 or later.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2023-1216?

CVE-2023-1216 affects users of Google Chrome versions prior to 111.0.5563.64.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2023-1216?

CVE-2023-1216 is classified as a use after free vulnerability in DevTools of Google Chrome.

5

Can CVE-2023-1216 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2023-1216 can potentially be exploited remotely if a user engages with a crafted HTML page.

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