CVE-2023-5477: Inappropriate implementation in Installer

Published Aug 13, 2023
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Updated

Chromium: CVE-2023-5477 Inappropriate implementation in Installer

Other sources

Inappropriate implementation in Installer in Google Chrome prior to 118.0.5993.70 allowed a local attacker to bypass discretionary access control via a crafted command. (Chromium security severity: Low)

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

Bahaa Naamneh(Crosspoint Labs)

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

Aug 13, 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·01:24 AM

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID of this Google Chrome issue?

The vulnerability ID of this issue is CVE-2023-5477.

2

What is the severity rating for vulnerability CVE-2023-5477?

The severity rating for vulnerability CVE-2023-5477 is medium (4.3).

3

What is the affected software for vulnerability CVE-2023-5477?

The affected software for vulnerability CVE-2023-5477 is Google Chrome version up to and excluding 118.0.5993.70.

4

How can a local attacker exploit vulnerability CVE-2023-5477?

A local attacker can exploit vulnerability CVE-2023-5477 by bypassing discretionary access control via a crafted command.

5

Where can I find more information about vulnerability CVE-2023-5477?

You can find more information about vulnerability CVE-2023-5477 in the following references: [link1](https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2023/10/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_10.html) and [link2](https://crbug.com/1472558).

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