Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
CVE-2023-21796

8.3HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Microsoft
Status
Microsoft Edge (chromium-based) Extended Stable
Vendor
CVE Published:
24 January 2023

What is CVE-2023-21796?

An elevation of privilege vulnerability in Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) allows attackers to execute arbitrary code with elevated permissions. This occurs due to improper handling of objects in memory. Successful exploitation could let an attacker install programs, view, change, or delete data, and create new accounts with full user rights on the affected system. Users are encouraged to keep their systems updated with the latest security patches from Microsoft to mitigate potential risks.

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Affected Version(s)

Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) Extended Stable Unknown 1.0.0 < 108.0.1462.83

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE...
vendor-advisory

CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.3
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
High
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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