CVE-2023-35618
vulnerability analysis and mitigation

Overview

Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability, identified as CVE-2023-35618, was discovered and disclosed on June 15, 2023. This vulnerability affects Microsoft Edge Chromium versions up to (excluding) 120.0.2210.61 (NVD, CVE).

Technical details

The vulnerability has been assigned a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.6 (CRITICAL) with the vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H. Microsoft has classified this as a Use After Free (CWE-416) vulnerability (NVD).

Impact

Given the CRITICAL CVSS score of 9.6, this vulnerability poses significant risks with potential for high impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected systems when successfully exploited (NVD).

Mitigation and workarounds

Microsoft has released a security update to address this vulnerability. Users should upgrade to Microsoft Edge version 120.0.2210.61 or later to mitigate the risk (Gentoo Advisory).

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