CVE-2023-2311: Insufficient policy enforcement in File System API

Published Aug 19, 2022
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Updated

Insufficient policy enforcement in File System API in Google Chrome prior to 112.0.5615.49 allowed a remote attacker to bypass filesystem restrictions via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Medium)

Credit

Axel Chong

Affected Software

2 affected componentsFixes available
Google Chrome<112.0.5615.49
112.0.5615.49
Google Chrome<112.0.5615.49

Event History

Aug 19, 2022
CVE Published
12:00 AM
Jul 28, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:26 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:26 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-2311?

The severity of CVE-2023-2311 is classified as Medium by Chromium security.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-2311?

To fix CVE-2023-2311, update Google Chrome to version 112.0.5615.49 or later.

3

What does CVE-2023-2311 exploit?

CVE-2023-2311 exploits insufficient policy enforcement in the File System API within Google Chrome.

4

Who is affected by CVE-2023-2311?

Users of Google Chrome versions prior to 112.0.5615.49 are affected by CVE-2023-2311.

5

Can CVE-2023-2311 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2023-2311 allows remote attackers to bypass filesystem restrictions via a crafted HTML page.

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