CVE-2023-23557: Critical severity facebook hermes vulnerability

Published May 18, 2023
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Updated

An error in Hermes' algorithm for copying objects properties prior to commit a00d237346894c6067a594983be6634f4168c9ad could be used by a malicious attacker to execute arbitrary code via type confusion. Note that this is only exploitable in cases where Hermes is used to execute untrusted JavaScript. Hence, most React Native applications are not affected.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Facebook Hermes<2023-01-10

Event History

May 18, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:19 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:19 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2023-23557?

CVE-2023-23557 is a vulnerability in Hermes' algorithm for copying objects properties that could allow a malicious attacker to execute arbitrary code via type confusion.

2

How severe is CVE-2023-23557?

CVE-2023-23557 has a severity rating of critical with a score of 9.8 out of 10.

3

Which software is affected by CVE-2023-23557?

Hermes versions up to and excluding 2023-01-10 are affected by CVE-2023-23557.

4

How can CVE-2023-23557 be exploited?

CVE-2023-23557 can only be exploited in cases where Hermes is used to execute untrusted JavaScript code.

5

How can I fix CVE-2023-23557?

To fix CVE-2023-23557, update Hermes to a version excluding 2023-01-10 or apply the necessary patches provided by the vendor.

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