Vulnerability identifier: #VU79592

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 3.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-4926

CWE-ID: CWE-264

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Google Chromium
Client/Desktop applications / Web browsers

Vendor:

Description

The vulnerability allows a local application to bypass implemented security restrictions.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient policy enforcement in Intents. A local application can bypass implemented security restrictions.

Mitigation
Update to version 109.0.5414.119.

Vulnerable software versions

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External links
http://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2023/01/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_24.html
http://crbug.com/1334240
http://crbug.com/1368230

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.