Improperly implemented security check for standard in Google Chromium - CVE-2024-4950

 

Improperly implemented security check for standard in Google Chromium - CVE-2024-4950

Published: May 15, 2024 / Updated: May 16, 2024


Vulnerability identifier: #VU89574
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4: 2.1 [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]
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-4950
CWE-ID: CWE-358
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available

Vulnerability details

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

The vulnerability exists due to incorrect implementation in Downloads 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.


Affected software

Google Chromium
Microsoft Edge
Google Chrome
Debian Linux
Fedora
chromium
chromium (Debian package)

How to mitigate CVE-2024-4950

Install update from vendor's website.

Google Chromium - update to 125.0.6422.60
Microsoft Edge - update to 124.0.2478.109
Google Chrome - update to 125.0.6422.60
chromium - addressed in versions 125.0.6422.60-1.el8, 125.0.6422.60-1.el9, 125.0.6422.60-1.fc38, 125.0.6422.60-1.fc39, 125.0.6422.60-1.fc40, 125.0.6422.60-3.el7, 125.0.6422.76-1.el7, 125.0.6422.76-1.el8, 125.0.6422.76-1.el9
chromium (Debian package) - update to 125.0.6422.60-1~deb12u1

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