High · published June 6, 2023
CVSS calls it high at 8.8. It is confirmed in active exploitation. It sits in the 98.5th percentile for exploit probability.
🚨 A crafty crafted HTML page can unleash chaos in Chrome! This type confusion vulnerability in V8 affects versions prior to 114.0.5735.110, making it a golden opportunity for attackers. 🔥 Think of it like a restaurant where the kitchen mislabels ingredients — one wrong ticket could lead to a disastrous dish! Here, a malicious page can confuse the browser's understanding of data types, leading to heap corruption. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code, potentially taking control of your system, stealing sensitive information, or wreaking havoc on your browser. It’s absolutely devastating, especially since this vulnerability is already known to be exploited!
Think of it like a restaurant where the kitchen mislabels ingredients — one wrong ticket could lead to a disastrous dish! Here, a malicious page can confuse the browser's understanding of data types, leading to heap corruption. The type confusion in V8 allows an attacker to manipulate the way memory is handled in Chrome, which can lead to heap corruption and ultimately, remote code execution. This makes it a serious threat to users running vulnerable versions of the browser.
An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code, potentially taking control of your system, stealing sensitive information, or wreaking havoc on your browser. It’s absolutely devastating, especially since this vulnerability is already known to be exploited! Upgrade Google Chrome to version 114.0.5735.110 or later immediately. If you’re an organization, ensure all user machines are updated and consider implementing browser security policies to mitigate risk during transition. 🛡️ You've got this! Follow these steps, and you'll have your browser secure in no time! 😊
| Product | Versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| google/chrome | < 114.0.5735.110 | 114.0.5735.110 |
| fedoraproject/fedora | all versions | — |
| fedoraproject/fedora | all versions | — |
| debian/debian_linux | all versions | — |
| debian/debian_linux | all versions | — |
| couchbase/couchbase_server | < 7.1.5 | 7.1.5 |
| couchbase/couchbase_server | all versions | — |