CVE-2023-4903: Inappropriate implementation in Custom Mobile Tabs

Published May 18, 2023
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Updated

Chromium: CVE-2023-4903 Inappropriate implementation in Custom Mobile Tabs

Other sources

Inappropriate implementation in Custom Mobile Tabs in Google Chrome on Android prior to 117.0.5938.62 allowed a remote attacker to spoof security UI 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.

Microsoft

Credit

Ahmed ElMasry

Affected Software

13 affected componentsFixes available
debian/chromium<=90.0.4430.212-1~deb10u1, <=116.0.5845.180-1~deb11u1, <=116.0.5845.180-1~deb12u1
118.0.5993.70-1~deb11u1118.0.5993.70-1~deb12u1118.0.5993.70-1118.0.5993.117-1
Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based)
Microsoft Edge<117.0.2045.31
Google Chrome<117.0.5938.62
117.0.5938.62
All of the following
Google Chrome<117.0.5938.62
Google Android
fedoraproject fedora=37
fedoraproject fedora=38
fedoraproject fedora=39
Debian Debian Linux=11.0
Debian Debian Linux=12.0
Google Chrome<117.0.5938.62
Google Android

Event History

May 18, 2023
CVE Published
12:00 AM
Sep 12, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:47 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:47 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Parent advisories

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2023-4903?

CVE-2023-4903 is a vulnerability that involves inappropriate implementation in Custom Mobile Tabs in Google Chrome on Android, allowing a remote attacker to spoof security UI via a crafted HTML page.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2023-4903?

CVE-2023-4903 has a severity level of Medium.

3

Which software is affected by CVE-2023-4903?

CVE-2023-4903 affects Google Chrome on Android prior to version 117.0.5938.62 and Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) prior to version 117.0.2045.31.

4

How can a remote attacker exploit CVE-2023-4903?

A remote attacker can exploit CVE-2023-4903 by creating a crafted HTML page to spoof security UI.

5

What is the recommended remedy for CVE-2023-4903?

The recommended remedy for CVE-2023-4903 is to update Google Chrome on Android to version 117.0.5938.62 or later, and Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) to version 117.0.2045.31 or later.

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