Google Chrome up to 119.0.6045.159 libavif use after free

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as critical has been discovered in Google Chrome. The impacted element is an unknown function of the component libavif. Executing a manipulation can lead to use after free. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2023-6351. The attack can be launched remotely. No exploit exists. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Google Chrome (Web Browser) and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown functionality of the component libavif. 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 disclosed 11/29/2023. The advisory is shared for download at chromereleases.googleblog.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2023-6351. 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 09/17/2025). It is expected to see the exploit prices for this product increasing in the near future.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 265315 (SUSE SLES15 Security Update : libavif (SUSE-SU-2025:03237-1)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading to version 119.0.6045.199 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (265315). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.6
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.4

VulDB Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.0
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NVD Base Score: 8.8
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Use after free
CWE: CWE-416 / CWE-119
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔍
Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 265315
Nessus Name: SUSE SLES15 Security Update : libavif (SUSE-SU-2025:03237-1)

Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Chrome 119.0.6045.199

Timelineinfo

11/28/2023 🔍
11/29/2023 +1 days 🔍
11/29/2023 +0 days 🔍
09/17/2025 +658 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com
Product: google.com

Advisory: FEDORA-2023-145f259a77
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2023-6351 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-6351
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-246352

Entryinfo

Created: 11/29/2023 07:01
Updated: 09/17/2025 13:08
Changes: 11/29/2023 07:01 (40), 12/20/2023 09:30 (3), 12/20/2023 09:35 (11), 09/17/2025 13:08 (18)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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