Google Chrome Security Update – 01 November 2023

Google has released an updated Chrome version (119.0.6045.105/.106) for Windows, and (119.0.6045.105) for Mac and Linux to fix several vulnerabilities.

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

Sample of the addressed vulnerabilities:

1. Google Chrome Integer Overflow Vulnerability (CVE-2023-5849):

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

2. Google Chrome Security Bypass Vulnerability (CVE-2023-5480):

  • CVSS: 6.5
  • Attack Vector: Network
  • Attack Complexity: Low
  • Privileges Required: None
  • User Interaction: Required
  • Consequences: Bypass Security
Vulnerabilities
  • CVE-2023-5480
  • CVE-2023-5482
  • CVE-2023-5849
  • CVE-2023-5850
  • CVE-2023-5851
  • CVE-2023-5852
  • CVE-2023-5853
  • CVE-2023-5854
  • CVE-2023-5855
  • CVE-2023-5856
  • CVE-2023-5857
  • CVE-2023-5858
  • CVE-2023-5859
Mitigations

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

Google Chrome Security Update

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