CVE-2023-6704: Use after free in libavif
First published: Thu Nov 23 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: Fudan University chrome-cve-admin@google.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Google Chrome | <120.0.6099.109 | |
| Microsoft Edge | <120.0.2210.77 | |
| Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) | ||
| <120.0.6099.109 | 120.0.6099.109 |
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Reference Links
- https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2023/12/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_12.html (Advisory)
- https://crbug.com/1504792
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/6NWZ23ZJ62XKWVNGHSIZQYILVJWH5BLI/
- https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2023-6704 (Advisory)
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202401-34
Peer vulnerabilities
(Found alongside the following vulnerabilities)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2023-6704?
CVE-2023-6704 has a high severity rating due to its use-after-free nature that can be exploited for arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2023-6704?
To fix CVE-2023-6704, update Google Chrome to version 120.0.6099.109 or Microsoft Edge to the latest version.
Which versions of Chromium are affected by CVE-2023-6704?
CVE-2023-6704 affects Chromium versions prior to 120.0.6099.109.
Can CVE-2023-6704 impact Microsoft Edge?
Yes, CVE-2023-6704 can impact Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) versions below 120.0.2210.77.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2023-6704?
There are no recommended workarounds for CVE-2023-6704; the best solution is to apply the relevant software updates.
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