CVE-2023-5855: Use after free in Reading Mode
First published: Fri Oct 13 2023(Updated: )
<p>This CVE was assigned by Chrome. Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) ingests Chromium, which addresses this vulnerability. Please see <a href="https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2023">Google Chrome Releases</a> for more information.</p>
Credit: ChaobinZhang chrome-cve-admin@google.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| debian/chromium | <=90.0.4430.212-1~deb10u1<=116.0.5845.180-1~deb11u1 | 120.0.6099.129-1~deb11u1 119.0.6045.199-1~deb12u1 120.0.6099.129-1~deb12u1 120.0.6099.129-1 |
| Microsoft Edge | <119.0.2151.44 | |
| Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) | ||
| Google Chrome | <119.0.6045.105 | 119.0.6045.105 |
| <119.0.6045.105 | ||
| =11.0 | ||
| =12.0 | ||
| =37 | ||
| =38 | ||
| =39 |
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Reference Links
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2023-5855
- https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2023-5855 (Advisory)
- https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2023/10/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_31.html (Advisory)
- https://crbug.com/1492396
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/2MHLJRFWZNY6BFOW25Q4FEESVWZKS4C2/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/EBA4KD5ZSV6XWWFLVR5UBYKKNOYMH33H/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/PHWLT3M2AQDFD7RNAM3NJMYUC5KHMO5V/
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202311-11
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202312-07
- https://www.debian.org/security/2023/dsa-5546
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202401-34
Peer vulnerabilities
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-5855?
CVE-2023-5855 is a vulnerability in Chromium where a use-after-free in Reading Mode in Google Chrome allowed a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption via specific UI gestures.
What is the severity of CVE-2023-5855?
The severity of CVE-2023-5855 is Medium according to Chromium security severity ratings.
Which software is affected by CVE-2023-5855?
Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) version up to 119.0.2151.44 is affected by CVE-2023-5855.
How can I fix CVE-2023-5855?
To fix CVE-2023-5855, update your Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) to version 119.0.6045.105 or later.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-5855?
You can find more information about CVE-2023-5855 in the following references: [Google Chrome Releases](https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2023/10/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_31.html), [Chromium Bug Tracker](https://crbug.com/1492396), [Microsoft Security Response Center](https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2023-5855).
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