CVE-2023-5857: Inappropriate implementation in Downloads
First published: Wed Oct 18 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: Will Dormann 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-2023-5857
- https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2023-5857 (Advisory)
- https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2023/10/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_31.html (Advisory)
- https://crbug.com/1493435
- 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
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-5857?
CVE-2023-5857 is a vulnerability in the Downloads implementation in Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge that allowed a remote attacker to potentially execute arbitrary code via a malicious file.
What is the severity of CVE-2023-5857?
The Chromium security severity for CVE-2023-5857 is Medium.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2023-5857?
Versions up to but excluding 119.0.2151.44 of Microsoft Edge and Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) are affected by CVE-2023-5857.
How can I fix CVE-2023-5857?
To fix CVE-2023-5857, update your Microsoft Edge or Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) to version 119.0.2151.44 or later. Refer to the Microsoft Edge release notes for security updates.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-5857?
More information about CVE-2023-5857 can be found at the following references: [Google Chrome Releases](https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2023/10/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_31.html) and [Microsoft Security Response Center](https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2023-5857).
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