CVE-2023-2136

CVE-2023-2136 is an integer overflow vulnerability discovered in Google Chrome, which is a type of software flaw that occurs when an arithmetic operation attempts to create a numeric value that is outside of the range that can be represented within the available storage space. This vulnerability was identified alongside two other distinct vulnerabilities in Google Chrome, namely CVE-2023-2033 and CVE-2023-3079, both of which are categorized as type confusion vulnerabilities. The discovery of these vulnerabilities highlights potential risks in the security architecture of Google Chrome. The fact that CVE-2023-2136 is an integer overflow vulnerability indicates that there could be serious repercussions if exploited. Integer overflow vulnerabilities can lead to unexpected behavior such as crashes, incorrect computations, or even allowing an attacker to execute arbitrary code. Reports have emerged indicating that CVE-2023-2136 is currently being exploited in the wild. This means that malicious actors are actively leveraging this vulnerability to compromise systems running vulnerable versions of Google Chrome. It's crucial for users and administrators to apply necessary patches or updates released by Google to mitigate the risk associated with this vulnerability.