Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
CVE-2023-36027

7.1HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Microsoft
Status
Microsoft Edge (chromium-based)
Microsoft Edge (chromium-based) Extended Stable
Vendor
CVE Published:
10 November 2023

Summary

This vulnerability in Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) enables an attacker to gain elevated privileges on a system, potentially allowing them to execute arbitrary code and impact user security. The flaw could exploit weaknesses in the browser’s handling of specific processes, thus elevating an attacker's permissions beyond intended limits. Users of Microsoft Edge should stay informed and apply security updates promptly to mitigate risks associated with this vulnerability.

Affected Version(s)

Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) Extended Stable Unknown 1.0.0 < 118.0.2088.102

Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) Unknown 1.0.0 < 119.0.2151.58

References

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

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.1
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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