Vulnerability identifier: #VU49718
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 3.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-908
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 perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
The vulnerability exists due to usage of uninitialized resources in USB in Google Chrome. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted web page, trick the victim into visiting it and crash the browser.
Mitigation
Update to version 88.0.4324.96.
Vulnerable software versions
Google Chrome: 85.0.4183.102 - 87.0.4280.141
External links
http://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2021/01/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_19.html
http://crbug.com/1136327
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.