Improperly implemented security check for standard in Google Chromium - CVE-2023-0140

 

Improperly implemented security check for standard in Google Chromium - CVE-2023-0140

Published: January 10, 2023 / Updated: January 12, 2023


Vulnerability identifier: #VU70955
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:A/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-0140
CWE-ID: CWE-358
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vendor: Google
Affected software:
Google Chromium

Detailed vulnerability description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to incorrect implementation in File System API in Google Chrome. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted web page, trick the victim into visiting it and gain access to sensitive information.


How to mitigate CVE-2023-0140

Update to version 109.0.5414.74.

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