https://seclists.org/oss-sec/2023/q4/4: CVE-2023-5217: Heap buffer overflow in vp8 encoding in libvpx
Published Oct 1, 2023
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Affected Software
2 affected components
Google Chrome<117.0.5938.132
Google libvpx<1.13.1
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2023-5217?
CVE-2023-5217 has been classified with a high severity due to the potential for exploitation through a heap buffer overflow.
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How do I fix CVE-2023-5217?
To fix CVE-2023-5217, update to the latest version of Google Chrome or Google libvpx as recommended by the vendor.
3
What software is affected by CVE-2023-5217?
CVE-2023-5217 affects Google Chrome and the Google libvpx library.
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What type of vulnerability is CVE-2023-5217?
CVE-2023-5217 is a heap buffer overflow vulnerability in VP8 encoding within libvpx.
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Is there a workaround for CVE-2023-5217?
Currently, there are no widely recommended workarounds for CVE-2023-5217 other than applying the available patches.