Backdoor in Infinity New Tab Google Chrome extension



Published: 2017-08-16
Risk Critical
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID N/A
CWE-ID CWE-798
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit This vulnerability is being exploited in the wild.
Vulnerable software
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Infinity New Tab (Chrome extension)
Client/Desktop applications / Plugins for browsers, ActiveX components

Vendor Starlab Tech

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one critical risk vulnerability.

1) Backdoor

EUVDB-ID: #VU7960

Risk: Critical

CVSSv3.1: 9.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:H/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: N/A

CWE-ID: CWE-798 - Use of Hard-coded Credentials

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain unauthorized access to victim's browser.

The vulnerability exists due to presence of backdoor code in Infinity New Tab Google Chrome extension 3.12.3, distributed via Google Web Store.


Mitigation

Update to version 6.0.0 or later.

Vulnerable software versions

Infinity New Tab (Chrome extension): 3.12.3

External links

http://www.proofpoint.com/us/threat-insight/post/threat-actor-goes-chrome-extension-hijacking-spree
http://pastebin.com/pHf7EHRG
http://infinitynewtab.com/notice.html


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

Yes. This vulnerability is being exploited in the wild.



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