CVE-2023-4762
Google Chromium V8 Type Confusion Vulnerability
This vulnerability is in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog: attackers are using it. If you run Chromium V8, fix it now.
CISA required action: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
US federal civilian agencies must remediate by Feb 27, 2024.
Patch status
Official fix available since
Apply the vendor's update to every affected system. Check the fixed-in versions below where known.
Basis: NVD patch reference
Description
Type Confusion in V8 in Google Chrome prior to 116.0.5845.179 allowed a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)
Source: NIST National Vulnerability Database. Official vulnerability data, reproduced as published.
Affected products
| Product | Vendor | Affected versions | Fixed in | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chrome | < 116.0.5845.179 | 116.0.5845.179 | NVD | |
| Chromium V8 | — | — | KEV |
Sources: NVD = NIST National Vulnerability Database; KEV = CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Intelligence timeline
Developments from the last 30 days, newest first.
- CVSS scoredUpdateKEV
CVE-2023-4762 scored CVSS 8.8: Google Chromium V8, Google Chromium V8 Type Confusion Vulnerability
CISA lists this as exploited in the wild. Unpatched Chromium V8 systems are exposed to active attacks now.
Basis: NIST National Vulnerability Database
- Patch releasedUpdateKEV
Patch released for CVE-2023-4762: Google Chromium V8, Google Chromium V8 Type Confusion Vulnerability
An official fix is now available for Google Chromium V8. This vulnerability is being exploited, so apply it promptly.
Basis: NVD patch reference
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