CVE-2023-2457: High severity google chrome (trace event) vulnerability

Published May 9, 2023
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Updated

Out of bounds write in ChromeOS Audio Server in Google Chrome on ChromeOS prior to 113.0.5672.114 allowed a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption via crafted audio file. (Chromium security severity: High)

Credit

raven at KunLun lab

Affected Software

4 affected components
All of the following
Google Chrome<113.0.5672.114
Google Chrome OS
Google Chrome<113.0.5672.114
Google Chrome OS

Event History

May 9, 2023
CVE Published
12:00 AM
Data Sourced
12:00 AM
SeverityWeakness
May 12, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:36 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:36 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Peer vulnerabilities

Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-2457?

The severity of CVE-2023-2457 is High.

2

What is the affected software for CVE-2023-2457?

The affected software for CVE-2023-2457 is Google Chrome on ChromeOS prior to 113.0.5672.114.

3

How can a remote attacker exploit CVE-2023-2457?

A remote attacker can potentially exploit CVE-2023-2457 by using a crafted audio file to cause heap corruption.

4

How can I fix CVE-2023-2457?

To fix CVE-2023-2457, update Google Chrome to version 113.0.5672.114 or later.

5

Is Google Chrome OS vulnerable to CVE-2023-2457?

No, Google Chrome OS is not vulnerable to CVE-2023-2457.

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