CVE-2023-2931: Use after free in PDF

Published May 10, 2023
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Updated

Chromium: CVE-2023-2931 Use after free in PDF

Other sources

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

Use after free in PDF in Google Chrome prior to 114.0.5735.90 allowed a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted PDF file. (Chromium security severity: High)

Credit

Huyna at Viettel Cyber Security

Affected Software

5 affected componentsFixes available
debian/chromium<=90.0.4430.212-1~deb10u1
116.0.5845.180-1~deb11u1120.0.6099.109-1~deb11u1119.0.6045.199-1~deb12u1120.0.6099.109-1~deb12u1120.0.6099.109-1
Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based)
Microsoft Edge<114.0.1823.37
Google Chrome<114.0.5735.90
114.0.5735.90
Google Chrome<114.0.5735.90

Event History

May 10, 2023
CVE Published
12:00 AM
May 30, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:31 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:31 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-2931?

CVE-2023-2931 has been classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for causing exploitation through a use-after-free condition.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-2931?

To mitigate CVE-2023-2931, users should update Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge Chromium, or Debian's Chromium packages to the latest available versions.

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2023-2931?

CVE-2023-2931 affects Google Chrome versions up to 114.0.5735.90, Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) versions up to 114.0.1823.37, and Debian's Chromium version up to 90.0.4430.212.

4

Is Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) affected by CVE-2023-2931?

Yes, Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) is affected by CVE-2023-2931 and requires an update to the latest version to address the vulnerability.

5

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2023-2931?

CVE-2023-2931 is categorized as a 'use after free' vulnerability, which can lead to security issues such as memory corruption.

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