Google Chrome Security Update – 25 October 2023

Google has released an updated Chrome version (118.0.5993.117/.118) for Windows, and (118.0.5993.117) for Mac and Linux to fix a vulnerability.

The addressed vulnerability could allow the remote attacker to execute arbitrary code and gain access to the affected system by persuading the victim to visit a specially crafted website.

Google Chrome Code Execution Vulnerability (CVE-2023-5472):

  • CVSS: 8.8
  • Attack Vector: Network
  • Attack Complexity: Low
  • Privileges Required: None
  • User Interaction: Required
  • Consequences: Gain Access
Vulnerabilities

CVE-2023-5472

Mitigations

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

Google Chrome Security Update

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