#VU56208 Improper access control in Google Chromium


Published: 2021-08-31

Vulnerability identifier: #VU56208

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 5.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-30617

CWE-ID: CWE-284

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Google Chromium
Client/Desktop applications / Web browsers

Vendor: Google

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass implemented security restrictions.

The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions in Blink. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted web page, trick the victim into visiting it, bypass implemented security restrictions and gain unauthorized access to sensitive information.

Mitigation
Update to version 93.0.4577.63.

Vulnerable software versions

Google Chromium: 93.0.4577.0 - 93.0.4577.62


External links
http://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2021/08/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_31.html
http://crbug.com/1226909


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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