CVE-2023-5474: Heap buffer overflow in PDF

Published Sep 15, 2023
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Updated

Chromium: CVE-2023-5474 Heap buffer overflow in PDF

Other sources

Heap buffer overflow in PDF in Google Chrome prior to 118.0.5993.70 allowed a remote attacker who convinced a user to engage in specific user interactions to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted PDF file. (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

[pwn2car]

Affected Software

7 affected componentsFixes available
debian/chromium<=90.0.4430.212-1~deb10u1, <=116.0.5845.180-1~deb11u1
120.0.6099.129-1~deb11u1119.0.6045.199-1~deb12u1120.0.6099.129-1~deb12u1120.0.6099.129-1
Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based)
Microsoft Edge<118.0.2088.46
Google Chrome<118.0.5993.70
118.0.5993.70
Google Chrome<118.0.5993.70
Debian Linux=11.0
Debian Linux=12.0

Event History

Sep 15, 2023
CVE Published
12:00 AM
Oct 11, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:28 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:28 PM
DescriptionWeakness
May 24, 57290
Event
via FIRST·07:51 AM

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2023-5474?

CVE-2023-5474 is a heap buffer overflow vulnerability in the PDF component of Chromium-based web browsers.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2023-5474?

The severity of CVE-2023-5474 is rated as high with a CVSS score of 8.8.

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2023-5474?

Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) versions up to and exclusive of 118.0.2088.46 and Google Chrome versions up to and exclusive of 118.0.5993.70 are affected by CVE-2023-5474.

4

How can I fix CVE-2023-5474?

To fix CVE-2023-5474, update your Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) browser to version 118.0.2088.46 or above, and update your Google Chrome browser to version 118.0.5993.70 or above.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-5474?

You can find more information about CVE-2023-5474 on the Microsoft Security Response Center website and the Google Chrome Releases blog.

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