Vulnerability identifier: #VU71494
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv3.1: 5.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/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 gain access to potentially sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to a type confusion error within the ServiceWorker API component in Google Chrome. A remote attacker can trick the victim into visiting a specially crafted web page, trigger a type confusion error and gain access to sensitive information.
Mitigation
Update to version 109.0.5414.119.
Vulnerable software versions
Google Chromium: 109.0.5414.0 - 109.0.5414.118
External links
http://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2023/01/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_24.html
http://crbug.com/1404639
http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2023-0473
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.