CVE-2023-2462: Inappropriate implementation in Prompts

Published Oct 17, 2022
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Updated

Chromium: CVE-2023-2462 Inappropriate implementation in Prompts

Other sources

Inappropriate implementation in Prompts in Google Chrome prior to 113.0.5672.63 allowed a remote attacker to obfuscate main origin data via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Medium)

This CVE was assigned by Chrome. Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) ingests Chromium, which addresses this vulnerability. Please see Google Chrome Releases for more information.

Credit

Alesandro Ortiz

Affected Software

11 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based)
Microsoft Edge<113.0.1774.35
Google Chrome<113.0.5672.63
113.0.5672.63
Google Chrome<113.0.5672.63
Fedoraproject Fedora=36
Fedoraproject Fedora=37
Debian Debian Linux=11.0
debian/chromium<113.0.5672.63-1
113.0.5672.63-1
debian/chromium<113.0.5672.63-1
113.0.5672.63-1
debian/chromium<113.0.5672.63-1
113.0.5672.63-1
debian/chromium
150.0.7871.100-1~deb12u1156.0.8078.79-1~deb12u1150.0.7871.181-1~deb13u1156.0.8078.79-1~deb13u1156.0.8078.79-1

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade Google Chrome (Trace Event) to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 113.0.5672.63
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/chromium to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 113.0.5672.63-1
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/chromium to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 150.0.7871.100-1~deb12u1Fixed in 156.0.8078.79-1~deb12u1Fixed in 150.0.7871.181-1~deb13u1Fixed in 156.0.8078.79-1~deb13u1Fixed in 156.0.8078.79-1
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade Chromium to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 113.0.5672.63

Event History

Oct 17, 2022
CVE Published
12:00 AM
May 2, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:47 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:47 PM
DescriptionWeakness
May 3, 2023
Data Sourced
12:15 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·12:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-2462?

CVE-2023-2462 has been classified with a high severity rating due to its potential impact on user data and application security.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-2462?

To fix CVE-2023-2462, ensure that you update your Chromium-based browsers to the latest available versions.

3

Which products are affected by CVE-2023-2462?

CVE-2023-2462 affects Chromium, Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based), and various other browsers that utilize the Chromium engine.

4

Is there a workaround for CVE-2023-2462?

As of now, the best approach for CVE-2023-2462 is to apply the latest updates, as no specific workarounds have been recommended.

5

When was CVE-2023-2462 disclosed?

CVE-2023-2462 was disclosed in 2023, highlighting the importance of timely software updates to mitigate vulnerabilities.

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