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: CVE-2022-0337

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

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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

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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. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.