VDB-241900 · CVE-2023-5473 · GCVE-0-2023-5473

Google Chrome prior 118.0.5993.70 Cast use after free

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6.1	$5k-$25k	0.00

Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as critical has been discovered in Google Chrome. Affected is an unknown function of the component Cast. Executing a manipulation can lead to use after free. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2023-5473. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Chrome (Web Browser). It has been declared as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown functionality of the component Cast. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a use after free vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-416. Referencing memory after it has been freed can cause a program to crash, use unexpected values, or execute code. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was published 10/11/2023. The advisory is shared for download at chromereleases.googleblog.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2023-5473. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $5k-$25k (estimation calculated on 10/30/2023). It is expected to see the exploit prices for this product increasing in the near future.

Upgrading to version 118.0.5993.70 eliminates this vulnerability.

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Productinfo

Type

Web Browser

Vendor

Google

Name

Chrome

License

free

Website

Vendor: https://www.google.com/
Product: https://www.google.com/chrome/

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

CVSSv4info

VulDB Vector: 🔍
VulDB Reliability: 🔍

CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.1

VulDB Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.0
VulDB Vector: 🔍
VulDB Reliability: 🔍

NVD Base Score: 6.3
NVD Vector: 🔍

CVSSv2info

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VulDB Base Score: 🔍
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Use after free
CWE: CWE-416 / CWE-119
CAPEC: 🔍
ATT&CK: 🔍

Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔍
Status: Not defined

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EPSS Percentile: 🔍

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Current Price Estimation: 🔍

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

Interest: 🔍
Active Actors: 🔍
Active APT Groups: 🔍

Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
Status: 🔍

0-Day Time: 🔍

Upgrade: Chrome 118.0.5993.70

Timelineinfo

10/10/2023 🔍
10/11/2023 +1 days 🔍
10/11/2023 +0 days 🔍
10/30/2023 +19 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com
Product: google.com

Advisory: chromereleases.googleblog.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2023-5473 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-5473
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-241900

Entryinfo

Created: 10/11/2023 06:56
Updated: 10/30/2023 02:52
Changes: 10/11/2023 06:56 (39), 10/30/2023 02:44 (2), 10/30/2023 02:52 (10)
Complete: 🔍
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