CVE-2023-4860

Inappropriate implementation in Skia in Google Chrome prior to 115.0.5790.98 allowed a remote attacker who had compromised the renderer process to potentially…

Critical · published July 16, 2024

CVSS v3.1
9.6
EPSS
0%
Percentile
29.7
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A sneaky flaw in Skia could let attackers break out of the sandbox and take control! 😱 Think of it like a mischievous kid at a theme park who finds a hidden entrance to the workers' area, bypassing all the fun security checks! This vulnerability allows a crafty attacker to escape the confined environment of the renderer process and execute their plans. If exploited, this vulnerability could give attackers the keys to the entire system, letting them execute arbitrary code, steal sensitive data, or hijack the user's browsing experience. The consequences could be absolutely devastating for anyone caught in the crossfire! 🔥

Put simply

Think of it like a mischievous kid at a theme park who finds a hidden entrance to the workers' area, bypassing all the fun security checks! This vulnerability allows a crafty attacker to escape the confined environment of the renderer process and execute their plans. This vulnerability in Skia, found in Google Chrome versions prior to 115.0.5790.98, allows a remote attacker to perform a sandbox escape through a specially crafted HTML page, undermining the browser's security mechanisms.

What to do

If exploited, this vulnerability could give attackers the keys to the entire system, letting them execute arbitrary code, steal sensitive data, or hijack the user's browsing experience. The consequences could be absolutely devastating for anyone caught in the crossfire! 🔥 To protect yourself, ensure you update Google Chrome to version 115.0.5790.98 or later immediately. Additionally, regularly check for updates to maintain a secure browsing environment. 🛡️ You've got this! By staying updated, you can keep your digital space safe from intruders! 💪😊

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.6 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00369 · 29.7th percentile
Published
2024-07-16T22:30Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 16 JUL 22:30Z
    Inappropriate implementation in Skia in Google Chrome prior to 115.0.5790.98 allowed a remote attacker who had compromised the renderer process to potentially…
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