Vulnerability identifier: #VU61580
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv3.1: 5.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:P/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-264
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: Yes
Vulnerable software:
Google Chrome
Client/Desktop applications /
Web browsers
Vendor: Google
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to inappropriate implementation in File System API in Google Chrome. A remote attacker can extract sensitive information stored in system environment variables.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
Google Chrome: 70.0.3538.67 - 96.0.4664.110
External links
http://github.com/Puliczek/CVE-2022-0337-PoC-Google-Chrome-Microsoft-Edge-Opera
http://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2022/01/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.html
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. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.