CVE-2023-3217: Use after free in WebXR

Published Jun 1, 2023
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Updated

Chromium: CVE-2023-3217 Use after free in WebXR

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 WebXR in Google Chrome prior to 114.0.5735.133 allowed a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)

Credit

Sergei Glazunov(Google Project Zero)

Affected Software

8 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<114.0.1823.51
Google Chrome<114.0.5735.133
114.0.5735.133
Google Chrome<114.0.5735.133
Debian Debian Linux=11.0
Debian Debian Linux=12.0
fedoraproject fedora=38

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 116.0.5845.180-1~deb11u1Fixed in 120.0.6099.109-1~deb11u1Fixed in 119.0.6045.199-1~deb12u1Fixed in 120.0.6099.109-1~deb12u1Fixed in 120.0.6099.109-1
  2. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 114.0.5735.133
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade Chromium / Chrome WebXR to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 114.0.5735.133

Event History

Jun 1, 2023
CVE Published
12:00 AM
Jun 13, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:51 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:51 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Peer vulnerabilities

Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-3217?

CVE-2023-3217 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for exploitation.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-3217?

To fix CVE-2023-3217, update your Chromium, Chrome, or Edge browser to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.

3

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-3217?

CVE-2023-3217 affects Chromium versions prior to 116.0.5845.180-1~deb11u1 and Chrome versions prior to 114.0.5735.133.

4

Is CVE-2023-3217 fixed in Microsoft Edge?

Yes, Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) has addressed CVE-2023-3217 in its latest updates.

5

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2023-3217?

CVE-2023-3217 is classified as a use-after-free vulnerability in web applications.

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