Google Chrome Security Updates – 11 October 2023

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Google has released an updated Chrome version (118.0.5993.70/.71) for Windows, and (118.0.5993.70) for Mac and Linux to fix several vulnerabilities.

The addressed vulnerabilities could allow the remote attacker to execute arbitrary code, bypass security restrictions, or gain access to the affected system by persuading the victim to visit a specially crafted website.

Sample of the addressed vulnerabilities:

Google Chrome Code Execution Vulnerability (CVE-2023-5218):

  • CVSS: 8.8
  • Attack Vector: Network
  • Attack Complexity: Low
  • Privileges Required: None
  • User Interaction: Required
  • Consequences: Gain Access
Vulnerabilities
  • CVE-2023-5218
  • CVE-2023-5487
  • CVE-2023-5484
  • CVE-2023-5475
  • CVE-2023-5483
  • CVE-2023-5481
  • CVE-2023-5476
  • CVE-2023-5474
  • CVE-2023-5479
  • CVE-2023-5485
  • CVE-2023-5478
  • CVE-2023-5477
  • CVE-2023-5486
  • CVE-2023-5473
Mitigations

The enterprise should deploy this patch as soon as the testing phase is completed.

Google Chrome Security Updates

References

Google Chrome Security Updates