CVE-2023-3079: Google Chromium V8 Type Confusion Vulnerability
First published: Thu Jun 01 2023(Updated: )
<p>This CVE was assigned by Chrome. Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) ingests Chromium, which addresses this vulnerability. Please see Google Chrome Releases for more information.</p> <p>Google is aware that an exploit for CVE-2023-3079 exists in the wild.</p>
Credit: Clément Lecigne Google's Threat Analysis Group chrome-cve-admin@google.com chrome-cve-admin@google.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Edge | <114.0.1823.41 | |
| debian/chromium | <=90.0.4430.212-1~deb10u1 | 116.0.5845.180-1~deb11u1 120.0.6099.129-1~deb11u1 119.0.6045.199-1~deb12u1 120.0.6099.129-1~deb12u1 120.0.6099.129-1 |
| Google Chrome | <114.0.5735.110 | |
| Fedoraproject Fedora | =38 | |
| Debian Debian Linux | =11.0 | |
| Debian Debian Linux | =12.0 | |
| Google Chrome | <114.0.5735.106 | 114.0.5735.106 |
| Google Chrome | =120.0.6099.224 | |
| Google Chrome | =120.0.6099.225 | |
| Google Chrome | =120.0.6099.234 | |
| Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) | ||
| Google Chromium V8 |
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Reference Links
- https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2023-3079 (Advisory)
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2023-3079
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/176211/Chrome-V8-Type-Confusion.html
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/176212/Chrome-V8-Type-Confusion-New-Sandbox-Escape.html
- https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2023/06/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.html (Advisory)
- https://crbug.com/1450481
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/DYTXO5E3FI3I2ETDP3HF4SHYYTFMKMIC/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/U4OXTNIZY4JYHJT7CVLPAJQILI6BISVM/
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202311-11
- https://www.couchbase.com/alerts/
- https://www.debian.org/security/2023/dsa-5420
- https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/google-fixes-first-actively-exploited-chrome-zero-day-of-2024/
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202401-34
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-3079?
CVE-2023-3079 is a type confusion vulnerability in the V8 engine of Google Chromium, allowing a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page.
How severe is CVE-2023-3079?
CVE-2023-3079 has a severity rating of 8.8 (High).
Which software products are affected by CVE-2023-3079?
CVE-2023-3079 affects Google Chromium V8 Engine, Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based), Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, Fedora, and Debian Linux.
How can I fix CVE-2023-3079?
To fix CVE-2023-3079, users should update their Google Chrome browser to version 114.0.5735.110 or later.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-3079?
More information about CVE-2023-3079 can be found in the following references: [Google Chrome Release Blog](https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2023/06/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.html), [Microsoft Security Response Center](https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2023-3079), and [Chromium Bug Tracker](https://crbug.com/1450481).
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