CVE-2023-0705 in Chrome
Summary
by MITRE • 02/07/2023
Integer overflow in Core in Google Chrome prior to 110.0.5481.77 allowed a remote attacker who had one a race condition to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Low)
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 07/12/2025
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2023-0705 represents a critical integer overflow condition within the core rendering engine of Google Chrome browsers. This flaw exists in versions prior to 110.0.5481.77 and stems from improper handling of integer arithmetic operations that can lead to unexpected behavior when processing crafted HTML content. The vulnerability specifically manifests as an integer overflow during memory allocation operations, which creates conditions where attackers can manipulate the system's memory management processes.
The technical exploitation of this vulnerability requires a sophisticated attack scenario involving a race condition that must be carefully orchestrated by an attacker. The race condition aspect of this flaw indicates that the vulnerability depends on timing-sensitive operations where multiple threads or processes interact in ways that create unpredictable outcomes. When combined with the integer overflow, this creates a pathway for heap corruption that can be leveraged to execute arbitrary code. The Chromium security severity classification of Low reflects the complexity required to successfully exploit this vulnerability, though the potential impact remains significant given the privileged nature of browser operations.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple remote code execution, as it represents a fundamental weakness in Chrome's memory management architecture. When exploited, the heap corruption can potentially allow attackers to overwrite critical memory structures, modify program execution flow, or even escalate privileges within the browser environment. This type of vulnerability directly impacts the browser's security model and can compromise user data, session information, and system integrity. The vulnerability affects all users of affected Chrome versions and represents a persistent threat that can be exploited through standard web browsing activities.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2023-0705 primarily focus on immediate software updates to the latest Chrome versions that contain the necessary patches. Organizations should implement comprehensive patch management procedures to ensure all Chrome installations are updated promptly. Additionally, network administrators can deploy web application firewalls and content filtering solutions to detect and block potentially malicious HTML content. The vulnerability aligns with CWE-190, which specifically addresses integer overflow conditions, and may map to ATT&CK technique T1059.007 for remote code execution through browser-based attacks. Security teams should monitor for indicators of compromise related to suspicious HTML content delivery and implement proper security awareness training to reduce the risk of successful exploitation through social engineering vectors.