CVE-2023-5851: Inappropriate implementation in Downloads

Published Aug 18, 2023
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Updated

Chromium: CVE-2023-5851 Inappropriate implementation in Downloads

Other sources

Inappropriate implementation in Downloads in Google Chrome prior to 119.0.6045.105 allowed a remote attacker to obfuscate 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

Shaheen Fazim

Affected Software

10 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<119.0.2151.44
Google Chrome<119.0.6045.105
119.0.6045.105
Google Chrome<119.0.6045.105
Debian Debian Linux=11.0
Debian Debian Linux=12.0
fedoraproject fedora=37
fedoraproject fedora=38
fedoraproject fedora=39

Event History

Aug 18, 2023
CVE Published
12:00 AM
Nov 1, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:14 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:14 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2023-5851?

CVE-2023-5851 is a vulnerability in Google Chrome that allows a remote attacker to obfuscate security UI via a crafted HTML page.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2023-5851?

The severity of CVE-2023-5851 is Medium according to the Chromium security rating.

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2023-5851?

Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) versions up to exclusive 119.0.2151.44 are affected by CVE-2023-5851.

4

How can I fix CVE-2023-5851?

To fix CVE-2023-5851, update your Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) to version 119.0.6045.105 or later.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-5851?

You can find more information about CVE-2023-5851 in the references provided: [Link 1](https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2023/10/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_31.html), [Link 2](https://crbug.com/1473957), [Link 3](https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2023-5851).

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