CVE-2023-5217: Chromium: CVE-2023-5217 Heap buffer overflow in vp8 encoding in libvpx

Overview

Severity
N/A
Category
Edge - Chromium
Exploit Status
Actively Exploited
Publicly Disclosed
Yes
Patch Tuesday
2023-Sep
Released
2023-09-29
Last Updated
2023-10-20
EPSS Score
3.57% (percentile: 87.7%)

Description

This CVE was assigned by Chrome. Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) ingests Chromium, which addresses this vulnerability. Please see Google Chrome Releases for more information. Google is aware that an exploit for CVE-2023-5217 exists in the wild.

FAQ

Why is this Chrome CVE included in the Security Update Guide? The vulnerability assigned to this CVE is in Chromium Open Source Software (OSS) which is consumed by Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based). It is being documented in the Security Update Guide to announce that the latest version of Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) is no longer vulnerable. How can I see the version of the browser? In your Microsoft Edge browser, click on the 3 dots (...) on the very right-hand side of the window Click on Help and Feedback Click on About Microsoft Edge Is Microsoft Teams developing an update to address CVE-2023-5217? We are aware that certain versions of Teams applications are affected by this vulnerability. Microsoft is working to identify and address this vulnerability as soon as possible. We will keep this page updated with the latest information and advice. Is Microsoft Skype developing an update to address CVE-2023-5217? We are aware that certain versions of Skype applications are affected by this vulnerability. Microsoft is working to identify and address this vulnerability as soon as possible. We will keep this page updated with the latest information and advice. What is the version information for this release? Microsoft Edge Channel Microsoft Edge Version Based on Chromium Version Date Released Stable 117.0.2045.47 117.0.5938.132 9/29/2023 Extended Stable 116.0.1938.98 116.0.5845.229 9/27/2023

Detection & Weaponization (1 sources)

Maturity: Exploit

  • GitHub PoC: 3 repositories

Affected Products (3)

Browser

  • Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based)

Microsoft Office

  • Microsoft Teams for Desktop
  • Microsoft Teams for Mac, Classic Edition

Revision History

  • 2023-09-29: Information published.
  • 2023-09-30: Updated CVE detail with information regarding other Microsoft products affected by this vulnerability. This is an informational change only.
  • 2023-10-20: Added Teams for Windows and Teams for Mac products to the Security Updates table. This is an informational change only.