Vulnerability identifier: #VU27116
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 in URL formatting. A remote attacker can trick a victim to click on a specially crafted URL and compromise the affected system.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
Google Chrome: 80.0.3987.100 - 81.0.4044.113
External links
http://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2020/04/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_21.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.