Vulnerability identifier: #VU58542
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-843
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 execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to a type confusion error within the V8 component in Google Chrome. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted web page, trick the victim into visiting it, trigger a type confusion error and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
Mitigation
Update to version 96.0.4664.93.
Vulnerable software versions
Google Chromium: 96.0.4664.0 - 96.0.4664.92
External links
http://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2021/12/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.html
http://crbug.com/1271456
http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2021-4061
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.