Vulnerability identifier: #VU57764
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/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 the Web Transport component in Google Chrome. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted web page, trick the victim into visiting it, trigger use-after-free error and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to compromise vulnerable system.
Mitigation
Update to version 95.0.4638.69.
Vulnerable software versions
Google Chromium: 95.0.4638.0 - 95.0.4638.68
External links
http://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2021/10/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_28.html
http://crbug.com/1260940
http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2021-38002
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.