CERT-In Vulnerability Note
CIVN-2023-0379
Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in Google Chrome
Original Issue Date:December 21, 2023
Severity Rating: HIGH
Software Affected
- Google Chrome versions prior to 120.0.6099.129 for Mac.
- Google Chrome versions prior to 120.0.6099.129 for Linux.
- Google Chrome versions prior to 120.0.6099.129/130 for Windows.
Overview
A vulnerability has been reported in Google Chrome for Desktop which could be exploited by a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the targeted system.
Description
This vulnerability exists in Google Chrome for Desktop due to heap buffer overflow flaw in WebRTC. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a specially crafted request.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the targeted system.
Note: This vulnerability (CVE-2023-7024) is being exploited in the wild.
Solution
Apply appropriate updates as mentioned:
https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2023/12/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_20.html
Vendor Information
Google Chrome
https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2023/12/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_20.html
References
Google Chrome
https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2023/12/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_20.html
CVE Name
CVE-2023-7024
Disclaimer
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Contact Information
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Postal address
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Government of India
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India
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