CVE-2023-5477

Description

Inappropriate implementation in Installer in Google Chrome prior to 118.0.5993.70 allowed a local attacker to bypass discretionary access control via a crafted command. (Chromium security severity: Low)

4.3

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 3.1 •

EPSS 0.02%

Vendor Advisory googleblog.com

Affected: Google Chrome

References

Link	Tags
https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2023/10/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_10.html	release notes vendor advisory
https://crbug.com/1472558	permissions required
https://www.debian.org/security/2023/dsa-5526	third party advisory
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202311-11	third party advisory
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202312-07	third party advisory
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202401-34

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-5477?: CVE-2023-5477 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-5477?: To fix CVE-2023-5477, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2023-5477 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-5477 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2023-5477?: CVE-2023-5477 affects Google Chrome.

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