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CVE-2023-3598: Out of bounds read and write in ANGLE in Google Chrome prior to 114.0.5735.90 allowed a remote attacker to...

Out of bounds read and write in ANGLE in Google Chrome prior to 114.0.5735.90 allowed a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)

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Security readout for executives and security teams

Plain-English summary

CVE-2023-3598 is a high-severity Chrome issue in ANGLE. A malicious web page could potentially corrupt browser memory. For executives, this is a browser patching priority because exploitation would start from web content, not direct access to company systems.

Executive priority

High priority for endpoint patch management. The issue is remotely reachable through web content and involves memory corruption, but the provided sources do not show active exploitation or a KEV listing.

Technical view

Google describes an out-of-bounds read and write in ANGLE before Chrome 114.0.5735.90. The impact is potential heap corruption through a crafted HTML page. The supplied sources do not provide CVSS details, CWE mapping, exploit code, or confirmation of exploitation in the wild.

Likely exposure

Exposure is most likely on endpoints running Chrome or Chromium builds older than the vendor-fixed 114.0.5735.90 release. Fedora Chromium users should review the linked package advisories. Systems using managed browser update policies need version compliance checks.

Exploitation context

The source bundle supports remote attack potential through a crafted HTML page. It does not show CISA KEV listing, active exploitation, public weaponization, or complete exploit mechanics. Treat exploitation status as unconfirmed from these sources.

Researcher notes

Useful details are limited. The public CVE text names ANGLE, out-of-bounds read/write, heap corruption, and crafted HTML. The Chromium bug reference is included, but the bundle does not provide technical root cause, vulnerable code paths, or exploitability constraints.

Mitigation direction

  • Update Chrome or Chromium to the vendor-fixed release or later.
  • Review Fedora Chromium advisories if using Fedora-packaged browser builds.
  • Verify enterprise browser auto-update policies are enabled and effective.
  • Prioritize internet-facing user endpoints and high-risk browsing profiles.
  • Check vendor guidance for any newer replacement versions.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory Chrome and Chromium versions across managed endpoints.
  • Flag versions older than 114.0.5735.90 for remediation.
  • Confirm patched browser versions after update deployment.
  • Review browser management logs for failed or deferred updates.
  • Check vulnerability scanner plugins against the exact installed browser version.
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Confidence
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Sources
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GoogleChrome114.0.5735.90Listed
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