#VU22227 Code Injection in Google Chrome


Published: 2019-10-24

Vulnerability identifier: #VU22227

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 4.1 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2019-13714

CWE-ID: CWE-94

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Google Chrome
Client/Desktop applications / Web browsers

Vendor: Google

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary JavaScript code.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation when processing CSS files. A remote attacker can send create a specially crafted webpage and perform CSS injection attack.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Google Chrome: 75.0.3770.80 - 77.0.3865.120


External links
http://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2019/10/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_22.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?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.


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