#VU28187 Improper Verification of Cryptographic Signature in Whale Browser Installer


Published: 2020-05-22

Vulnerability identifier: #VU28187

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 7.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-9753

CWE-ID: CWE-347

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Whale Browser Installer
Client/Desktop applications / Web browsers

Vendor: Naver

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to affected software does not support signature verification for Flash installer. A remote attacker can bypass implemented security restrictions.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Whale Browser Installer: All versions


External links
http://cve.naver.com/detail/cve-2020-9753


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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