Vulnerability identifier: #VU24360
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-20
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 compromise the affected system.
The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input within the processing extension message verification. A remote attacker can trick the victim into installing a malicious browser extension on the system.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
Google Chrome: 77.0.3865.75 - 79.0.3945.117
External links
http://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2020/01/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_16.html
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.