CVE-2023-6181 — CRITICAL (9.8)

Q: What is CVE-2023-6181?

CVE-2023-6181 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). An oversight in BCB handling of reboot reason that allows for persistent code execution

Q: How severe is CVE-2023-6181?

CVE-2023-6181 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Q: Is there a patch for CVE-2023-6181?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Google Chromecast Firmware, Google Chromecast.

Vulnerability Description

An oversight in BCB handling of reboot reason that allows for persistent code execution

CVSS Score

9.8

CRITICAL

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Chromecast Firmware	< 2023-10-01
Google	Chromecast	-

References

https://source.android.com/docs/security/bulletin/chromecast/2023-12-01Vendor Advisory
https://source.android.com/docs/security/bulletin/chromecast/2023-12-01Vendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2023-6181?

CVE-2023-6181 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). An oversight in BCB handling of reboot reason that allows for persistent code execution

How severe is CVE-2023-6181?

CVE-2023-6181 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Is there a patch for CVE-2023-6181?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Google Chromecast Firmware, Google Chromecast.