Vulnerability identifier: #VU56785
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 7.1 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-358
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 gain access to sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to incorrect implementation in Background Fetch API in Google Chrome. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted web page, trick the victim into visiting it and gain access to sensitive information.
Mitigation
Update to version 94.0.4606.54.
Vulnerable software versions
Google Chromium: 94.0.4606.0 - 94.0.4606.12
External links
http://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2021/09/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_21.html
http://crbug.com/1245053
http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2021-37968
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.