Vulnerability identifier: #VU29875
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 2.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-310
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 gain access to sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to side-channel information leak in scroll to text. Chrome Low. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted web page, trick the victim into opening it and gain access to sensitive information.
Mitigation
Update to version 84.0.4147.89.
Vulnerable software versions
Google Chrome: 80.0.3987.163 - 83.0.4103.116
External links
http://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2020/07/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.html
http://crbug.com/1042986
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.