Google Chrome Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

A vulnerability was identified in Google Chrome.  A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to trigger remote code execution on the targeted system.

 

Note:

For CVE-2023-4863, heap buffer overflow in WebP may lead to arbitrary code execution. Google is aware that an exploit for CVE-2023-4863 exists in the wild.

RISK: Extremely High Risk

TYPE: Clients – Browsers

TYPE: Browsers

Impact

  • Remote Code Execution

System / Technologies affected

  • Google Chrome prior to 116.0.5845.187 (Linux)
  • Google Chrome prior to 116.0.5845.187 (Mac)
  • Google Chrome prior to 116.0.5845.187/.188 (Windows)

Solutions

Before installation of the software, please visit the software vendor web-site for more details.

Apply fixes issued by the vendor:

  • Update to version 116.0.5845.187 (Linux) or later
  • Update to version 116.0.5845.187 (Mac) or later
  • Update to version 116.0.5845.187/.188 (Windows) or later

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