CVE-2023-5996: Use after free in WebAudio
First published: Mon Oct 30 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: Huang Xilin Ant Group Light chrome-cve-admin@google.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) Extended Stable | ||
| 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 | <119.0.2151.58 | |
| Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) | ||
| Google Chrome | <119.0.6045.123 | |
| Debian Debian Linux | =11.0 | |
| Debian Debian Linux | =12.0 | |
| Fedoraproject Fedora | =38 | |
| Fedoraproject Fedora | =39 | |
| <119.0.6045.123 | 119.0.6045.123 |
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Reference Links
- https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2023-5996 (Advisory)
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2023-5996
- https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2023/11/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.html (Advisory)
- https://crbug.com/1497859
- 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/PHWLT3M2AQDFD7RNAM3NJMYUC5KHMO5V/
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202311-11
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202312-07
- https://www.debian.org/security/2023/dsa-5551
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202401-34
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2023-5996?
The severity of CVE-2023-5996 is High.
How can a remote attacker exploit CVE-2023-5996?
A remote attacker can potentially exploit CVE-2023-5996 by using a crafted HTML page to trigger a use after free vulnerability in WebAudio.
Which versions of Chromium are affected by CVE-2023-5996?
Chromium versions up to 119.0.6045.105 are affected by CVE-2023-5996.
What is the remedy for CVE-2023-5996 in Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) Extended Stable?
For Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) Extended Stable, you can refer to the following URL for the remedy: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/DeployEdge/microsoft-edge-relnotes-security
Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-5996?
You can find more information about CVE-2023-5996 at the following references: https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2023/11/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.html, https://crbug.com/1497859, https://www.debian.org/security/2023/dsa-5551
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