CVE-2023-0140
vulnerability analysis and mitigation

Overview

CVE-2023-0140 is a low severity vulnerability related to inappropriate implementation in the File System API of Chrome browser. The vulnerability was discovered by harrison.mitchell from cybercx.com.au on May 18, 2022, and was publicly disclosed on January 10, 2023 (Chrome Releases).

Technical details

The vulnerability was classified as a low severity issue involving inappropriate implementation in Chrome's File System API. Google awarded a $1,000 bounty for this vulnerability report, indicating its relative impact level (Chrome Releases).

Impact

The vulnerability affects Chrome browser versions prior to 109.0.5414.74 on Windows, Mac, and Linux platforms (Gentoo Security).

Mitigation and workarounds

The vulnerability was patched in Chrome version 109.0.5414.74. Users should upgrade their Chrome browser to this version or later to mitigate the vulnerability (Chrome Releases).

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