CVE-2023-5857

Description

Inappropriate implementation in Downloads in Google Chrome prior to 119.0.6045.105 allowed a remote attacker to potentially execute arbitrary code via a malicious file. (Chromium security severity: Medium)

8.8

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 3.1 •

EPSS 1.08% Top 25%

Vendor Advisory googleblog.com

Affected: Google Chrome

References

Link	Tags
https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2023/10/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_31.html	release notes vendor advisory
https://crbug.com/1493435	permissions required
https://www.debian.org/security/2023/dsa-5546	third party advisory
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/EBA4KD5ZSV6XWWFLVR5UBYKKNOYMH33H/	mailing list
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/2MHLJRFWZNY6BFOW25Q4FEESVWZKS4C2/	mailing list
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/PHWLT3M2AQDFD7RNAM3NJMYUC5KHMO5V/	mailing list
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-2023-5857?: CVE-2023-5857 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-5857?: To fix CVE-2023-5857, 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-2023-5857 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2023-5857 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2023-5857?: CVE-2023-5857 affects Google Chrome.

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