Vulnerability identifier: #VU57450
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:
CWE-ID:
CWE-416
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 compromise vulnerable system.
The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error within Network APIs in Google Chrome. A remote attacker can trick the victim into visiting a specially crafted web page, trigger a use-after-free error and gain access to sensitive information.
Mitigation
Update to version 95.0.4638.54.
Vulnerable software versions
Google Chromium: 95.0.4638.0 - 95.0.4638.53
External links
http://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2021/10/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_19.html
http://crbug.com/1206928
http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2021-37987
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.