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CVE-2023-2033

HighExploitedPublic exploit

Type confusion in V8 in Google Chrome prior to 112.0.5615.121 allowed a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page.

Published Nov 29, 2023 · Updated Aug 7, 2026 · Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2023-2033, DSA-5390-1, TR-23-0666

Key Facts

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  • CVE-2023-2033 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 8.8 v3.1) affecting Couchbase Server, Chrome (Google), Debian Linux and 20 more products.
  • It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Apr 11, 2023. Public exploit code is available.
  • EPSS estimates a 41% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
  • Fixed versions are available, including Chrome 112.0.5615.121, chromedriver 112.0.5615.121-1.1, chromedriver 112.0.5615.121-bp154.2.79.1.
  • Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.

CVSS v3.1

8.8

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

EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)

41%

Higher than 98.6% of all scored CVEs

Exploited in the wild

Yes

4 catalog listings

Public exploit code

Available

Proof-of-concept or weaponized module

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Description

Type confusion in V8 in Google Chrome prior to 112.0.5615.121 allowed a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)

Known-Exploited Catalog Listings

CatalogAddedRemediation dueRansomware use
CISA KEVApr 17, 2023May 8, 2023Not reported
Industry KEV feedApr 11, 2023May 8, 2023Not reported
CIRCL KEVApr 17, 2023May 8, 2023Not reported
ENISA EUVDApr 17, 2023n/aNot reported

Required action: Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Affected Products

49 affected entries in total
ProductAffected versionsFixed in
Couchbase ServerCouchbase7.2.07.1.5
ChromeGoogle>= 112.0.5615.121112.0.5615.121
Debian LinuxDebian11.0n/a
FedoraFedoraproject36, 37, 38n/a
qt5-qtwebenginealpineSee advisory5.15.12-r4
18 more affected products in the full CVE brief

Patched Releases

Chrome

112.0.5615.121

chromedriver

112.0.5615.121-1.1, 112.0.5615.121-bp154.2.79.1

chromium

112.0.5615.121-1, 112.0.5615.121-1.1, 112.0.5615.121-1~deb11u1, 112.0.5615.121-bp154.2.79.1

Couchbase Server

7.1.5

libqt5-qtpdf-devel

5.15.14-1.1

libqt5-qtpdf-examples

5.15.14-1.1

libqt5-qtpdf-imports

5.15.14-1.1

libqt5-qtpdf-private-headers-devel

5.15.14-1.1

libqt5-qtwebengine

5.15.14-1.1

libqt5-qtwebengine-devel

5.15.14-1.1

libqt5-qtwebengine-examples

5.15.14-1.1

libqt5-qtwebengine-private-headers-devel

5.15.14-1.1

libQt5Pdf5

5.15.14-1.1

libQt5PdfWidgets5

5.15.14-1.1

nodejs-electron

22.3.7-1.1

nodejs-electron-devel

22.3.7-1.1

nodejs-electron-doc

22.3.7-1.1

opera

99.0.4788.13-lp154.2.47.1, 99.0.4788.13-lp155.3.6.1

qt5-qtwebengine

5.15.12-r4, 5.15.13-r1

ungoogled-chromium

113.0.5672.92-1.1

ungoogled-chromium-chromedriver

113.0.5672.92-1.1

Timeline

  1. Added to Industry KEV feed

    Apr 11, 2023

  2. Added to CISA KEV

    Apr 17, 2023

  3. Added to CIRCL KEV

    Apr 17, 2023

  4. Added to ENISA EUVD

    Apr 17, 2023

  5. Publicly disclosed

    Nov 29, 2023

  6. Last updated

    Aug 7, 2026

Weakness Type

  • CWE-843 Access of Resource Using Incompatible Type ('Type Confusion')

References

15 more references in the full CVE brief

FAQ

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