CVE-2023-1216: Use after free in DevTools
First published: Tue Feb 21 2023(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: chrome-cve-admin@google.com Ganjiang Zhou @refrain_areu ChaMd5 chrome-cve-admin@google.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Google Chrome (Trace Event) | <111.0.5563.64 | 111.0.5563.64 |
| Google Chrome (Trace Event) | <111.0.5563.64 |
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Peer vulnerabilities
(Found alongside the following vulnerabilities)
- CVE-2023-1213
- CVE-2023-1214
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- CVE-2023-1220
- CVE-2023-1221
- CVE-2023-1222
- CVE-2023-1223
- CVE-2023-1224
- CVE-2023-1225
- CVE-2023-1226
- CVE-2023-1227
- CVE-2023-1228
- CVE-2023-1229
- CVE-2023-1230
- CVE-2023-1231
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- CVE-2023-1233
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2023-1216?
CVE-2023-1216 has a high severity rating due to its potential for allowing heap corruption.
How do I fix CVE-2023-1216?
To mitigate CVE-2023-1216, update Google Chrome to version 111.0.5563.64 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2023-1216?
CVE-2023-1216 affects users of Google Chrome versions prior to 111.0.5563.64.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2023-1216?
CVE-2023-1216 is classified as a use after free vulnerability in DevTools of Google Chrome.
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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