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HIGH SEVERITY
CVE-2023-3079 Google · Chromium V8

Google Chromium V8 Type Confusion Vulnerability

Technical Severity

CVSS v3.1 Metrics

HIGH
8.8 / 10
Minimal Risk Critical
Vector Specification
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Exploitation Likelihood

EPSS Prediction

1.52 %
Predictive Probability
Percentile Rank
80.9 th

Documented as more likely to be exploited than 80.9% of known CVEs.

Detection Date

Jun 07, 2023

Remediation Due

Jun 28, 2023

CISA Catalog Active

Threat Analysis

Google Chromium V8 Engine contains a type confusion vulnerability that allows a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page. This vulnerability could affect multiple web browsers that utilize Chromium, including, but not limited to, Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, and Opera.

Remediation Directive

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

External Intelligence