#VU60231 Improper access control in Google Chromium - CVE-2022-0461

Vulnerability identifier: #VU60231

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 4.6 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-0461

CWE-ID: CWE-284

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 bypass implemented security restrictions.

The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions in COOP. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted web page, trick the victim into visiting it, bypass implemented security restrictions and gain unauthorized access to sensitive information.

Mitigation
Update to version 98.0.4758.80.

Vulnerable software versions

Google Chromium: 98.0.4758.0 - 98.0.4758.79

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External links
https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2022/02/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.html
https://crbug.com/1256823
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2022-0461

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Q & A

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.