Vulnerability identifier: #VU48786
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv3.1: 7.2 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:H/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-20
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: Yes
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 improper input validation in V8 in Google Chrome. A remote attacker can trick the victim to visit a specially crafted webpage and execute arbitrary code on the system.
Mitigation
Update to version 87.0.4280.88.
Vulnerable software versions
Google Chrome: 84.0.4147.135 - 87.0.4280.66
External links
http://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2020/12/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.html
http://crbug.com/1150649
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?
Yes. This vulnerability is being exploited in the wild.