Microsoft Edge Security Update – 17 December 2023

Microsoft has released an updated Microsoft Edge version 120.0.2210.77 to fix multiple vulnerabilities.

The addressed vulnerabilities could allow the remote attacker to bypass security restrictions or 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. Microsoft Edge Code Execution Vulnerability (CVE-2023-6702):

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

2. Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) Security Bypass (CVE-2023-36878):

  • CVSS: 4.3
  • Attack Vector: Network
  • Attack Complexity: Low
  • Privileges Required: None
  • User Interaction: Required
  • Consequences: Bypass Security
Vulnerabilities
  • CVE-2023-36878
  • CVE-2023-6702
  • CVE-2023-6703
  • CVE-2023-6704
  • CVE-2023-6705
  • CVE-2023-6706
  • CVE-2023-6707
Mitigations

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

Microsoft Edge Security Update

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