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Is CVE-2023-2136 exploited? Yes: in CISA KEV since 21 Apr 2023

Gociux · Google Chromium Skia · data: CISA KEV, CVE record, FIRST EPSS

Yes. CVE-2023-2136, Google Chrome Skia Integer Overflow Vulnerability, is being exploited in the wild. CISA added it to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on 21 Apr 2023, 2 days after it was published. It affects Google Chromium Skia. If you run it, CISA's required action is: Apply updates per vendor instructions.

exploitedYesCISA KEV · 21 Apr 2023
ransomwareNot knownno confirmed use
EPSStop 10%more likely than most to be exploited
severity9.6CVSS 3.1 · critical
US federal due12 May 2023BOD 22-01 deadline

What it is

Google Chromium Skia contains an integer overflow vulnerability that allows a remote attacker, who has compromised the renderer process, to potentially perform a sandbox escape via a crafted HTML page. This vulnerability affects Google Chrome and ChromeOS, Android, Flutter, and possibly other products.

VendorGoogle (77 exploited CVEs in KEV)
ProductChromium Skia
VulnerabilityGoogle Chrome Skia Integer Overflow Vulnerability
WeaknessCWE-190
Published19 Apr 2023
Added to KEV21 Apr 2023
Reported by (CNA)Chrome

What to do

  1. Check whether you run it. Look for Chromium Skia in your asset inventory, including appliances and cloud images. Stack check lists every exploited Google CVE at once.
  2. Apply the fix. Apply updates per vendor instructions.
  3. If you can't patch today, take the affected service off the internet or restrict who can reach it, and check its logs for signs of compromise since 19 Apr 2023.
  4. Get told next time. Email alerts when CISA adds a CVE for Google.

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References

Questions

Is CVE-2023-2136 being exploited?

Yes. CISA added CVE-2023-2136 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on 21 Apr 2023, which means there is reliable evidence of exploitation in the wild.

Is CVE-2023-2136 used in ransomware attacks?

CISA does not list known ransomware use for it. That can change, and exploitation alone is reason to fix it first.

How do I fix CVE-2023-2136?

Apply updates per vendor instructions. Check Google's advisory for the fixed versions, and if you can't patch quickly, restrict access to the affected Chromium Skia and watch it for signs of compromise.

Sources: CISA KEV (exploitation, ransomware use, required action, due date), the CVE record (publication date, CVSS, CNA), NVD and FIRST EPSS (live score). More: all KEV additions in April 2023 · Google scorecard · act-now radar.

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