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CVE-2023-3079: Type confusion in V8 in Google Chrome prior to 114.0.5735.110 allowed a remote attacker to potentially expl...

Type confusion in V8 in Google Chrome prior to 114.0.5735.110 allowed a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)

HighCVSS 8.8Known exploitedUpdated
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Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2023-3079 is a Google Chrome V8 engine flaw that could let a malicious web page corrupt browser memory. Because CISA lists it in KEV, organizations should treat it as exploited in the wild. The business risk is highest for unmanaged desktops, kiosks, and systems with delayed browser or Chromium package updates. Exposure is likely on endpoints running Chrome before 114.0.5735.110, or downstream Chromium/V8 packages covered by Debian, Fedora, and Gentoo advisories. Evidence does not establish exposure for every Chromium-based product, so asset validation should rely on installed browser and package versions. Treat this as urgent endpoint exposure work, not a theoretical browser bug. CISA KEV status means exploitation is confirmed, and the attack path is ordinary web browsing. Patch lag on browsers should be handled under accelerated remediation. Mitigation focus: Update Google Chrome to 114.0.5735.110 or later.; Apply relevant Debian, Fedora, Gentoo, or vendor Chromium package updates.; Prioritize unmanaged endpoints, kiosks, VDI images, and high-risk browsing systems..

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
High
CVSS
8.8 (3.1)
Known Exploited
Yes
Published

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Official CVE source material

CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5

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1CVSS vectors
0Timeline events
0ADP providers
10Source links

CISA KEV status

Status
Known exploited
Source
CISA / ADP
Date added
Not provided

CVSS vector scores

1 official score

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
8.8CVSS 3.1HighCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H2.85.9Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.1 score

8.8High
CVSS 3.1 vector shape for CVE-2023-3079Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector
NetworkAdjacentLocalPhysical
Attack Complexity
LowHigh
Privileges Required
NoneLowHigh
User Interaction
NoneRequired
Scope
ChangedUnchanged
Confidentiality Impact
HighLowNone
Integrity Impact
HighLowNone
Availability Impact
HighLowNone
Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
GoogleChrome114.0.5735.110Listed
Weakness

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Access of Resource Using Incompatible Type ('Type Confusion')

Access of Resource Using Incompatible Type ('Type Confusion') represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.