CVE-2023-2136
CriticalExploitedPublic exploitInteger overflow in Skia in Google Chrome prior to 112.0.5615.137 allowed a remote attacker who had compromised the renderer process to potentially perform a sandbox escape via a crafted HTML page.
Published Nov 29, 2023 · Updated Oct 14, 2026 · Also known as A-278113033, ASB-A-278113033, DEBIAN-CVE-2023-2136
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2023-2136 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.6 v3.1) affecting Chrome (Google), Debian Linux, Fedora (Fedoraproject) and 9 more products.
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Apr 12, 2023. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 5.7% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Chrome 112.0.5615.137, chromedriver 112.0.5615.165-1.1, chromedriver 112.0.5615.165-bp154.2.84.1.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
CVSS v3.1
9.6
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
5.7%
Higher than 92.9% 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
Integer overflow in Skia in Google Chrome prior to 112.0.5615.137 allowed a remote attacker who had compromised the renderer process to potentially perform a sandbox escape via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| CISA KEV | Apr 21, 2023 | May 12, 2023 | Not reported |
| Industry KEV feed | Apr 12, 2023 | May 12, 2023 | Not reported |
| CIRCL KEV | Apr 21, 2023 | May 12, 2023 | Not reported |
| ENISA EUVD | Apr 21, 2023 | n/a | Not reported |
Required action: Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Affected Products
31 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| ChromeGoogle | >= 112.0.5615.137 | 112.0.5615.137 |
| Debian LinuxDebian | 11.0 | n/a |
| FedoraFedoraproject | 36, 37, 38 | n/a |
| chromiumdebian | See advisory | 112.0.5615.138-1~deb11u1 |
| chromedriversuse | See advisory | 112.0.5615.165-bp154.2.84.1 |
Patched Releases
Chrome
112.0.5615.137
chromedriver
112.0.5615.165-1.1, 112.0.5615.165-bp154.2.84.1
chromium
112.0.5615.138-1, 112.0.5615.138-1~deb11u1, 112.0.5615.165-1.1, 112.0.5615.165-bp154.2.84.1
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
platform/external/skia
13-next:2023-07-01, 13:2023-07-01
ungoogled-chromium
113.0.5672.92-1.1
ungoogled-chromium-chromedriver
113.0.5672.92-1.1
Timeline
Added to Industry KEV feed
Apr 12, 2023
Added to CISA KEV
Apr 21, 2023
Added to CIRCL KEV
Apr 21, 2023
Added to ENISA EUVD
Apr 21, 2023
Publicly disclosed
Nov 29, 2023
Last updated
Oct 14, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-190 Integer Overflow or Wraparound
References
- advisoryhttps://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2023/04/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_18.html
- advisoryhttps://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2023/11/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_28.html
- advisoryhttps://crbug.com/1429197
- advisoryhttps://crbug.com/1430644
- advisoryhttps://crbug.com/1432603
FAQ
Common Questions.
Integer overflow in Skia in Google Chrome prior to 112.0.5615.137 allowed a remote attacker who had compromised the renderer process to potentially perform a sandbox escape via a crafted HTML page.
Affected: Chrome (Google) versions >= 112.0.5615.137; Debian Linux versions 11.0; Fedora (Fedoraproject) versions 36, 37, 38, among others. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Apr 12, 2023.
Yes. It was added on Apr 21, 2023 with a federal remediation due date of May 12, 2023.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Chrome 112.0.5615.137, chromedriver 112.0.5615.165-1.1, chromedriver 112.0.5615.165-bp154.2.84.1.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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