CVE-2023-5129

CVE-2023-5129 is a significant vulnerability in the software design or implementation of Google's libwebp, which was exploited as a zero-day attack. This flaw was initially patched by Google two weeks after its discovery, with the tech giant assigning a new CVE ID to this security vulnerability. NSFOCUS, Inc., a global leader in network and cybersecurity, was one of the first entities to notify the public about this issue through their online platform. In an unusual move, Google assigned a second CVE ID (CVE-2023-5129) to the same libwebp security vulnerability, tagging it as a maximum severity bug. This action led to confusion within the cybersecurity community, as documented in an article on BleepingComputer. The reassignment underscored the seriousness of the vulnerability, but also raised questions about the initial response and mitigation strategies. Further analysis confirmed that the exploited Chrome zero-day was indeed located in libwebp, as reported by HelpNetSecurity. OODA, a team of international experts providing advanced intelligence and analysis, risk and threat management, and security services to corporations and governments worldwide, has been closely monitoring the situation. As of now, it is crucial for all users and administrators to ensure they have implemented the patch provided by Google to protect against potential exploits related to CVE-2023-5129.