Vulnerability identifier: #VU56974
Vulnerability risk: High
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-200
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 potentially sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to excessive data output in core in Google Chrome. A remote attacker can trick the victim to open a specially crafted web page and gain access to sensitive information.
Note, the vulnerability is being actively exploited in the wild.
Mitigation
Update to version 94.0.4606.71.
Vulnerable software versions
Google Chromium: 94.0.4606.0 - 94.0.4606.54
External links
http://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2021/09/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_30.html
http://crbug.com/1251787
http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2021-37976
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.