What is the severity of CVE-2023-7012?

The severity of CVE-2023-7012 is classified as Medium.

How do I fix CVE-2023-7012?

To fix CVE-2023-7012, update Google Chrome to version 117.0.5938.62 or later.

What could an attacker achieve using CVE-2023-7012?

An attacker could potentially perform a sandbox escape via a malicious file if a user installs a malicious app.

Which versions of Google Chrome are affected by CVE-2023-7012?

Google Chrome versions prior to 117.0.5938.62 are affected by CVE-2023-7012.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2023-7012

critical

9.6

CWE

138 20

28/10/2022

16/7/2024

26/12/2024

CVE-2023-7012: Insufficient data validation in Permission Prompts

Q: What vulnerability does CVE-2023-7012 exploit?

CVE-2023-7012 exploits insufficient data validation in Permission Prompts in Google Chrome.

First published: Fri Oct 28 2022(Updated: )

Insufficient data validation in Permission Prompts in Google Chrome prior to 117.0.5938.62 allowed an attacker who convinced a user to install a malicious app to potentially perform a sandbox escape via a malicious file. (Chromium security severity: Medium)

Credit: koocola @alo_cook 360 Alpha LabNan Wang @eternalsakura13 360 Alpha Lab chrome-cve-admin@google.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Google Chrome (Trace Event)	<117.0.5938.62	117.0.5938.62
Google Chrome (Trace Event)	<117.0.5938.62

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-7012?
The severity of CVE-2023-7012 is classified as Medium.
How do I fix CVE-2023-7012?
To fix CVE-2023-7012, update Google Chrome to version 117.0.5938.62 or later.
What vulnerability does CVE-2023-7012 exploit?
CVE-2023-7012 exploits insufficient data validation in Permission Prompts in Google Chrome.
What could an attacker achieve using CVE-2023-7012?
An attacker could potentially perform a sandbox escape via a malicious file if a user installs a malicious app.
Which versions of Google Chrome are affected by CVE-2023-7012?
Google Chrome versions prior to 117.0.5938.62 are affected by CVE-2023-7012.

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